California Releaf

“The organization used the professional management services of Amelia Oliver to perform the Executive Director duties from February 2015 -- when the full time Executive Director left the organization -- until October 2015, when a new Executive Director was hired.”

“The Board Executive Committee (formerly named the Audit Committee) is given a draft version of the tax return as well as the Independent Accountants Review Report to review.”

“The Board reviews and approves the Executive Directors Salary in light of job responsibility, goals met, and other key factors.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request at the organizations headquarters.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH California ReLeaf monitors State and Federal legislation for opportunities to educate and influence public debate and policy related to urban forestry. Through our website, newsletter, emails and action alerts, ReLeaf ensures that Network members are aware of what is happening at the state and federal level and also provides information for how local groups can make their voices heard.California ReLeaf staff continued communication with multiple environmental and social justice partners on policy priorities during the report period with specific focus on highlighting urban forestry in the current Cap and Trade discussions. At a national level, staff continued as the Chair of the Alliance for Community Trees Policy Committee, working to engage groups in strategic ways to increase urban and community forestry funding in the Presidents budget.Strategic PartnershipsCalifornia ReLeaf participated in the following strategic partnerships, collaborations, and committees:-Alliance for Community Trees-California Urban Forestry Advisory Committee -Green California-Natural Working Lands Coalition-SB 535 Coalition-Sustainable Communities 4 All-Sustainable Urban Forest Coalition Research Committee”