Western Forestry & Conservation Association

“The 990 was sent to each trustee officer for review. Each trustee officer had the opportunity to ask questions of the preparer to gain an understanding of the 990. Subsequent to this review the Form 990 was filed by the due date of 5-15.”

“The conflict of interest policy is designed to avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest between trustees, officers, key employees and WFCA. Before trustees are elected (or key employees hired) full, written disclosures of interests, relationships and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest are required. These are kept on file and updated as appropriate. During trustee meetings, disclosures are made of interests in transactions between family, employees or businesses that could result in real or perceived benefit or gain. These are discussed at the meeting to enable us to prepare accurate answers to the questions on the 990.”

“At the annual meeting the trustees meet in executive session to discuss the next year's compensation of the Executive Director. Comparable compensation for qualified persons in similar positions in the local area are reviewed. A designated trustee keeps notes of the discussion and decisions made.”

“At the December trustee meeting the trustees meet in executive session to discuss the next year's compensation of the Executive Director. Comparable compensation for qualified persons in similar positions in the local area are reviewed. A designated trustee keeps notes of the discussion and decisions made.”

“All requests for governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, and financial statements or tax returns are promptly made available upon request.”

“Addition of co-op beginning balances = $19506”