Seaside Elks Lodge Lodge No 1748

“The Lodge is organized with Dues paying members who meet each Thursday to approve Lodge business decisions as presented by the executive committee.”

“The annual slate of officers are nominated and presented at the annual meeting to vote for approval of new officers and trustees”

“Management and governance policies and procedures are contained in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) annotated statutes and local bylaws administered by lodge officers subject to approval by lodge members.”

“Form 990 review process includes distributing copies of the form to officers and trustees via board packet after completion of the form by contracted CPA or Treasurer. The 990 is then discussed and approved at the next trustee meeting or, if time is short discussion and approval concensus is obtained via phone or e-mail prior to filing Form 990 each year.”

“As outlined in the BPOE Elks Grand Lodge statutes local bylaws and House Rules, Monitored by local lodge officers.”

“Compensation process for top officials and/or top management review and approval process per BPOE annotated statutes and local bylaws under IRS froup exemption 1156. Typically only the secretary receives minimal compensation for the duties performend.”

“Compensation for employee and officers is set by the board of trustees utilizing comparable wage data for similar local positions is reviewed at least annually, and is approved by the Board of Trustees prior ro any hiring of wage increases.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available by advance appointment at the office location , Governance and operating policies and procedyres are available at BPOE of the USA website. www.elks.org”