Arizona Community Tree Council

“The organization hired adams chandler llc to manage duties normally handled by an executive director and administrative personnel.beverly babb, with the management company, acted as the executive director for the organization and was paid 18,207 by adams chandler for the work of the filing organization.”

“Membership is available to individuals and organizations interested in advancing the purposes of the organization.”

“Each member in good standing is eligible to vote on the organizations officers and council board of directors. Elections are done on a one member one vote basis.”

“Amendments to the organizations bylaws require approval from the membership body.”

“The executive director of the organization distributes a pdf copy of the 990 to all council board of directors for review and comment prior to the return being filed.”

“At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the council reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member list and acknowledge any known conflicts.”

“The council may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The council shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. The council may rely upon salary studies, as well as data regarding compensation paid by peer organizations of similar size to determine reasonable compensation. The terms of such compensation and information relied upon shall be recorded in writing. An individual who is a member of the council who receives compensation, directly or indirectly from the organization for services, is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation. Currently the organization has no employees meeting the definition of a key employee.”

“The organization will provide, in a timely manner, the financial statements and governing documents, including its conflict of interest policies, when requested in writing or in person.”

“The organization spent 71,639, utilizing grant awards for independent contractor assistance with programs, administration, and fundraising. Additionally, 85,945 was spent on arborists.”