Klamath Bird Observatory

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The 990 tax form will be brought to the board of directors meeting following its completion by the accountant, no later than november of the next calendar year. (from fiscal procedures).”

“Annually, board members and key staff confirm in writing that they have read and understand klamath bird observatory's conflict of interest policy. They agree that if they become aware of any information that might require disclosure that they will proceed with disclosure pursuant to the conflict of interest policy.”

“The board president appoints a board member or small committee to evaluate the executive director's performance and to make recommendation regarding the executive director's annual salary adjustment. The recommendation is informed by 1) the annual budget, 2) the executive director's performance, 3) a salary adjustment matrix that accounts for current salary, annual performance scores, duration of service, published cost of living increases, and other factors, and 4) a comparative salary analysis based on a source such as charity navigator's ceo compensation is also considered. The board president then considers this recommendation in determining the executive director's annual salary adjustment. The board president appoints a board member or a small committee to recommend for board approval salary adjustments for the executive director. Current salary, a comparative salary analysis based on a source such as charity navigator's ceo compensation study, budget, annual performance evaluations, duration of service and published cost of living increases within a salary matrix are used to calculate the approved salary adjustment.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request and lists them on guidestar, an online database that promotes transparency for non-profits.”