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“Reviewed by staff and the finance committee and a copy given to the board.”

“The conflict of interest policy is included in the staff handbook and the bylaws. The staff handbook is given upon hire and when revised. An acknowledgement is signed by staff and kept in the employee file. The bylaws are given to board members upon joining the board and when revised. Each board member is required to sign a statement annually disclosing any possible conflicts of interest. Board members involved in a possible conflict of interest are excluded from voting on issues related to such interests.”

“Commonweal does a comparison to other nonprofits in northern california, then factors in experience and responsibility. Using this information, the board of directors approves compensation for all board directors, officers, the president, ceo,executive director, coo, cso and cfo.”

“Commonweal does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public.”

“No committee meetings that had the authority to act on behalf of the governing body were held during the fiscal year. If any committees that had the authority to act on behalf of the governing body had met during the fiscal year, the meetings would be contemporaneously documented.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Commonweal Juvenile Justice ProgramIn the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, the Commonweal Juvenile Justice Program continues being widely regarded as one of Californias most influential advocacy organizations in the field. Attorney David Steinhart directed this program, with the founding premise that public safety and welfare are best served by a juvenile justice system that deals successfully with the treatment needs of children. Mr. Steinhart played a central role in all major juvenile justice reforms in California over the past 22 years and consults with State programs around the nation. The California Senate appointed Mr. Steinhart to the California Board of State and Community Corrections. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Commonweal Retreat Center In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, the Commonweal Retreat Center continued to host the Cancer Help Program retreats and other Commonweal workshops. It also hosted personal and professional conferences, workshops, retreats, and gatherings that are compatible with Commonweals nonprofit status. The Commonweal Retreat Center is a breathtakingly beautiful space within the Commonweal site. The Retreat Center includes Pacific House, a 12-bedroom retreat facility with a commercial kitchen, and Bothin and Kohler Houses, with two and three bedrooms respectively. Jenepher Stowell directed the Retreat Center. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Other Various ProgramsIn the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, Commonweal's other programs did a variety of work contributing to health of people and of the planet. Programs includedCommonweal Biomonitoring Resource Center, Healing Kitchens Institute, Healing Yoga Foundation, and Cancer Prevention Initiative. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The New School at CommonwealIn the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, The New School did a variety of work contributing to health of people and of the planet. Founded in 2007, The New School at Commonweal (TNS) is a community of inquiry exploring topics in health, the arts and sciences, the environment, and the inner life. TNS presents conversations, book readings, performances, and other events with thought and action leaders who are changing our world. The events, 180 over the past seven years, are recorded and then offered as pod-casts. Most are offered free of charge as gifts to the Commonweal community, giving forward into a circle of generosity. In the year that ended June 30,2014, TNS conversations have included cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien, California history publisher Malcolm Margolin, social innovator Vicki Robin, British organic food pioneer Patrick Holden, folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and many others. In addition, TNS continues to refine an on-line presence, including maintaining the website and sending monthly newsletters that are eliciting good response and discussion. Michael Lerner serves as the director, and Kyra Epstein serves as the coordinator of TNS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Regenerative Design Institute at Commonweal GardenIn the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, Regenerative Design Institute at Commonweal Garden did a variety of work contributing to health of people and of the planet. The Regenerative Design Institute (RDI) offers classes, workshops, and internships in permaculture gardening and nature awareness. Each year, hundreds of people come to the Garden to learn the principles of permaculture and regenerative design, which not only apply to gardening but also represent a tool kit of ethical ways of living on earth. James Stark and Penny Livingston-Stark serve as co-directors of RDI at Commonweal Garden. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Women's Health ProgramIn the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, Women's Health Program did a variety of work contributing to health of people. The Women's Health Program develops leadership and builds capacity to address pressing environmental health issues. Currently it focuses on implementing QuickStart, a robust training program”

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