| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 | As a Chamber of Commerce, Board Members are encouraged to transact business with each other and with other Chamber members as well. The Board has language within its by-laws and has created a "memo of understanding" that is periodically disseminated to Board Members listing "best practices" for Board Members. The document and by-laws include discussions of conflict-of-interest issues. No business transactions between Board Members negatively impact the Chamber or its stated mission of advancing local commerce. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The 990 is reviewed by the CEO and the Organization's financial consultant. The governing body reviews the 990 prior to the return being filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Incoming board members are required to review and accept the policy known as the Member of Understanding and Cooperation for board participation |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | On an annual basis the Board Personnel Committee researches executive salaries paid by area Chambers of Commerce. It considers the performance of the CEO and key personnel during the year prepares a recommendation to be presented and voted on by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 | The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. |
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