Governance
How the Foundation governs itself.
BAU Farm Foundation is a North Carolina nonprofit corporation operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. These are the bylaws, policies, and templates that guide our Board and staff.
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Policy
Conflict-of-Interest Policy
How directors, officers, and key employees disclose financial interests and recuse from conflicted matters (IRS Form 1023 Appendix A model).
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Policy
Whistleblower & Fraud-Reporting Policy
Protected channels for reporting suspected fraud, waste, or policy violations, and the non-retaliation commitment.
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Policy
Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Retention schedules for corporate, financial, tax, employment, and program records, and rules for secure destruction.
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Policy
Executive Compensation Review Procedure
The rebuttable-presumption process the Board follows when setting Executive Director and officer compensation.
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Policy
Board Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement
Confidentiality obligations signed by each director covering donor, personnel, and strategic information.
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Form
Annual Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form
The yearly disclosure form signed by every director, officer, and key employee under Article VI of the Conflict-of-Interest Policy.
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Template
Board Meeting Minutes Template
Standard format for Board minutes — attendance, quorum, disclosures, motions, votes, and recusals.
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Template
Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting Template
Unanimous written-consent template for Board actions taken without a meeting, per the Bylaws.
Documents are provided for transparency. For certified copies or questions, contact the Foundation Secretary.