Santa Barbara Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

“The organization's bylaws provide for members of the organization.”

“The organization's bylaws provide that each member shall be entitled to cast one vote at any meeting of the membership or in any referendum provided that he or she has been a member in good standing for at least one month prior to the meeting. No person shall be eligible for election as a director who is not a member in good standing at the time of election.”

“The organization's board reviewed the 990 and approved the 990 via e-mail approval before filing the 990.”

“Santa barbara humane society does have a conflict of interest policy. All board members, officers, directors, trustees, committee members, staff and volunteers must complete a conflict of interest disclosure form when elected, appointed, or hired and each year thereafter.”

“The board of directors compensation committee meets in november of each year to review the executive director's salary. The process used is to compare other executive directors' pay, previous history of compensation of the executive director of the sb humane society, and evaluation of the executive director's performance. The compensation committee then makes a recommendation to the full board of directors in november of each year. The decision on compensation (not the process) is recorded in the executive session board meeting minutes. The executive director is not present during any of these meetings when his or her compensation is being discussed.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Per the bylaws, the humane society has an executive committee which consists of the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and one other elected by the directors from the board membership. The executive committee may act for the board of directors in the interim between regular meetings only in emergencies when time is of the essence. Such action is reported to the board at its next following meeting for inclusion in the minutes. The executive committee did not meet in 2016.”

“Increase in value of interest in perpetual trust 5. Net unrealized loss on other assets -30,000.”

“Responsibility of the accountant and audited financial statements: the audit committee meets each year for the following process: (1) review the engagement letter prepared by the independent auditor. (2) negotiate changes or make recommend changes. (3) at the next available board of directors meeting, report to the board of directors on any recommended changes. (4) approve and sign the final engagement letter. (5) set the independent audit date with the executive director. (6) review the findings of the independent audit once completed. (7) discuss findings with the executive director and/or the independent auditor. (8) take independent audit to next scheduled board of directors meeting for acceptance (or not) and approval. (9) review management representation letter and report to the board of directors.”