Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE BY DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF OF ENTITIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE PERSONAL, FINANCIAL OR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS. THE RESULTS OF THOSE DISCLOSURES ARE COMPILED INTO A SCREENING LIST OF ENTITIES USED BY THE BOARD CHAIR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL WHEN REVIEWING POTENTIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES. THE SCREENING LIST IS USED AS A CONFLICT CHECK TO ASSURE THAT INDIVIDUAL DECISION-MAKERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS AFFECTING THE ENTITIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE INTERESTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THIS PROCESS IS PERFORMED BY OUR RELATED ORGANIZATION, EARTHJUSTICE, WHICH OBTAINS MARKET DATA FROM A COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM FOR ALL STAFF SALARIES. IN ADDITION,SALARIES OF CEOS ARE COLLECTED FROM OTHER NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE AN INFORMED RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RECOMMENDATION AND MARKET INFORMATION IS PASSED ALONG TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO REVIEWS THE DATA AND MAKES AN APPROPRIATE FINAL RECOMMENDATION FOR OUR CEO SALARY. THE FULL BOARD VOTES ON THE CEO SALARY APPROVAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 235,754. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 58. TOTAL EXPENSES 235,812. |
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