Pacific Northwest Trail Association

“An accountant is engaged to prepare the 990 and it is reviewed by thegoverning board prior to release to the public.”

“All employees have a duty to disclose any potential or known conflicts of interest totheir supervisor as soon as they become aware of them. When a possible conflict ofinterest is suspected or known, the supervisor will collect all relevant informationand may question involved parties.all conflicts of interest will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine theappropriate course of action. A review may result in no actions being taken, or it mayresult in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.”

“The pnta board of directors sets ed salary levels based on cost of livingchanges, and after analysis of salaries of comparable organizations, bothlocally, and at other national trail system organizations around thecountry. Typically analysis is conducted prior to the last board meeting ofthe year, when the board would vote to approve raises. This would berecorded in board meeting minutes.”

“The pnta board of directors sets ed salary levels based on cost of livingchanges, and after analysis of salaries of comparable organizations, bothlocally, and at other national trail system organizations around thecountry. Typically analysis is conducted prior to the last board meeting ofthe year, when the board would vote to approve raises. This would berecorded in board meeting minutes.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request”

“Governing documents are available upon request”

“Form 990, part i, line 1, description of organization mission:our mission is to build and manage the pacific northwest nationalscenic trail and conserve the wild places that it traverses. Oursignificant activities are operating our own conservation corps tobuild and maintain the pacific northwest trail, planning for the futuremanagement and protection of the pacific northwest trail, and thecreation and dissemination of trail information and education forenjoying the pacific northwest trail safely and responsibly.”