International Rivers Network

“The executive committee is empowered to make decisions on behalf of the full board, should any matters need to be decided between board meetings. The committee included 1)scott spann, chair 2) deborah moore, treasurer 3) leslie leslie, secretary 4) leonard sklar, vice chair”

“All board members and management will receive an electronic copy of the prepared form 990 before it is filed with the irs, and will have one week to review it before it is filed.”

“The organization requires all board members to sign a statement annually declaring any conflict of interest, and excuse themselves from discussions and votes where such a conflict occurs. In the course of meetings or activities, all board members and officers will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where, to their knowledge, including their businesses or other nonprofit affiliations, their families and/or their significant other, employer, or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, the board members will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.”

“Every few years (2013 was the most recent), the organization conducts a compensation review for all positions, including the executive director. Director of finance and operations compiles the data from whatever sources are available (in 2013, there were three surveys used), and analyzes our current structure and pay scale in light of that data, then prepares a proposed revision, in consultation with the management team. The board appoints a member to review the process and proposal, and if both are approved, the proposal goes to the full board for approval. The board's decision is documented in the minutes.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 142,951. Management and general expenses 5,033. Fundraising expenses 4,515. Total expenses 152,499.”

“Staff training: program service expenses 2,124. Management and general expenses 807. Fundraising expenses 124. Total expenses 3,055. Property taxes: program service expenses 728. Management and general expenses 115. Fundraising expenses 99. Total expenses 942.”