East Bay Bicycle Coalition

“Anyone who donates to the organization is considered a member and is entitled to membership benefits.”

“The East Bay Bicycle Coalition DBA Bike East Bay is governed by a volunteer board of directors elected annually by the membership at the annual meeting. Any member may run for the board of directors. The board is responsible for ensuring the organization's fiscal health, legal compliance and achievement of the mission. Each board member is elected for a one year term.”

“Members also approve any bylaw changes.”

“The form 990 return is reviewed by the Treasurer and staff and reconciled against financial statements before final approval by the Executive Director. This draft is then reviewed by key members of the board prior to finalizing the return. Before filing the return a copy is distributed to all member of the board of directors.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers must annually sign a statement affirming receipt and compliance with the policy. In addition periodic reviews of compliance are conducted.”

“The compensation package for the Executive Director was reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors based upon the review of compensation for equivalent positions at other bicycle coalitions in the Bay Area, in addition to compensation surveys for Northern California non-profits. The recommendation of the Executive Committee was approved by the full board and the data, deliberations and decision of the board was documented. Those minutes were approved by the full board in a timely manner.”

“The organization's governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other programs include: Encouragement events such as Pedalfest, a family-friendly bicycle festival at Jack London Square in Oakland attracting 25,000 people; Free Valet Bike Parking at public events throughout the east bay; and, Membership programming including educational events and materials helping our thousands of members to engage with their communities to make them safer and better places to bicycle. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5:”