Skagit Watershed Council

“The orginization is organized as a nonprofit corporation with member entities who have the right to participate in governance but do not have the right to receive distributions of income or assets from the organization.”

“The orginization had 45 member organizations who have rights as our council of members ( not individual rights) as outlined in out bylaws, including to elect members of the governing body”

“The orginization had 45 member organizations who have rights as our council of members ( not individual rights) as outlined in out bylaws, including but not limited to amending bylaws, adopt a plan of merger, authorize sale and distribution of assets, and voluntary dissolution”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors and executive director prior to submisssion”

“Directors are required to notify the board of any conflicts with the conflict of interest policy”

“The executive directors compensation is determined by the board of directors. The compensation is determined based on comparability data and the agencys limited resources available. The board of directors conducts performance review and determines merit raise.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy and the financial statements are available upon request”

“Designated Lead Entity under Washington State legislation ESHB 2496, asalmon recovery planning act, for the Skagit and Samish Watersheds. Weprovide technical assistance, public outreach and education, and acollaborative approach to understand, protect, and restore the productionand productivity of healthy ecosystems in order to support sustainablefisheries.”