Oregon Tilth Inc.

“There is one class of members. Membership shall be granted to an individual or entity that: (1) is certified by oregon tilth and elects to be a member while they remain certified; (2) contributes annual dues to the corporation and elects to be a member; or (3) contributes a one-time substantial contribution, elects to be a member and is granted lifetime membership. No individual or entity may hold more than one membership.”

“Board members are elected annually by majority vote of the members. Each director shall serve an elected three-year term, and may serve no more than two consecutive elected terms, in addition to any partial unexpired terms such director may fill. A director who has served the maximum number of elected terms may serve again after not serving on the board for three years.”

“The draft form 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer and board finance committee prior to filing. The finalized form 990 is subsequently shared with the entire board of directors.”

“We update conflict of interest declarations with our staff, volunteers and contractors on a yearly basis. Prior to assigning an inspector to a particular client file, the conflict of interest declarations are checked to ensure an unbiased inspection and report. The organizations bylaws establish eligibility requirements to serve on the board of directors, which include provisions to prevent potential conflicts of interest.”

“Annually, the board of directors evaluates the performance of the executive director. The evaluation process involves a form and supporting documentation that is reviwed by the board of directors. A compensation increase is determined based on the results of the evaluation and in consideration of comparable market salary data compiled and provided by a third party.”

“Annually, the executive director evaluates the performance of the managing director, finance director and human resources director. The managing director evaluates the performance of the certification director. This annual evaluation process involves a form, documenting performance factors in relation to specified job responsibilities and work objectives assigned during the review period. A compensation increase is determined based on the results of the evaluation and in consideration of comparable market salary data compiled and provided by a third party.”

“Governing documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws and board policies are made available to the public upon request. Reasonable requests for financial statements are furnished upon request.”