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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO AVOID POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISING BETWEEN THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF BOARD MEMBERS/KEY STAFF AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE AGENCY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EACH BOARD MEMBER/KEY EMPLOYEE REVIEWS THE POLICY AND SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED, THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THEM TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE ACTION. IF CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNDISCLOSED AND ONLY LATER COMES TO THE ATTENSION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR PRESIDENT, THEY SHALL TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO REMEDY THE SITUTATION. APPROPRIATE ACTIONS SHALL INCLUDE DISMISSAL WITH CAUSE, SUSPENSION, OR OTHER SUCH REMEDIES AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND OTHER DIRECTOR SALARIES WERE DETERMINED THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE OBJECTIVES, BUDGETS AND POSITIONS. THESE SALARIES ARE THEN CLEARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE BUDGETING APPROVAL PROCESS. ACCESS NOW'S PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GUIDES THIS DOCUMENTED PROCESS FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS. COMPENSATION WAS MOST RECENTLY REVIEWED IN JULY 2021. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. ACCESS NOW ALSO PUBLISHES ITS ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS OWN WEBSITE, ACCESSNOW.ORG. ACCESS NOW EUROPE RUE BELLIARD 12 BRUSSELS BE 1040 DIGITAL RIGHTS ADVOCATE BE 501(C)(3) N/A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ACCESS NOW EUROPE B 463130 FMV