Upper Midwest Film Office

“The executive director and board of directors review the form 990. The draft of the 990 is sent to the entire board of directors via email. The board of directors can review, comment or question items if needed. If changes are made to the draft form 990, a final version will be provided to the board members after the changes have been made and before filing with the irs.”

“A conflict of interest may exist when the interests or concerns of any director, officer, employee, advisory committee member or other agent of the organization, or such person's immediate family, or a business, group or organization which such person is affiliated, may be seen as competing with the interests or concerns of the organization. In addition, a conflict of interest is likely to exist when a interested person has material financial interest in a grant, contract, transaction, or any matter requiring action by the organization. A person has a "material financial interest" in a grant, contract or transaction if that person, or that person's immediate family will benefit financially from the contract or transaction. Prior to the consideration of a contract or transaction in which an interested person may have a potential conflict of interest or which may result in an appearance of impropriety, the person who may have a potential conflict of interest or whose participation in the decision might result in an appearance of impropriety shall disclose to the board of directors the facts of which such person has knowledge which could result in the person having a potential conflict of interest in the contract or transaction. Whether a director, officer, employee, advisory committee member or other agent of the organization has a conflict of interest in a transaction or whether that person's participation in the final decision of the corporation creates an appearance of impropriety shall be resolved by the board of directors. No interested person shall participate in the final decision of the corporation to enter into a grant, contract or transaction in which that person is determined to have a conflict of interest, or whose participation in the final decision of the corporation is determined to create an appearance of impropriety.”

“Each year research is completed regarding the average salaries of executive directors in the region and film commission salaries in the industry. Compensation and bonuses are reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors.”

“Documents are made available upon written request.”

“To advance the creative economy in northern minnesota through film, tv and commercial content production. Umfo attracts projects through one-one connections, meetings, festivals and conferences. The office also connects community businesses, local crew, municipal offices and leaders to facilitate production in locations across the region.”

“In addition to running several workshops each year to train, educate and expand the workforce in the tv and film industry, umfo attracts and connects filmmakers and tv producers to the area's local resources.”