The Art of Drinking Water — Board Binder Index
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The Art of Drinking Water

Board Binder & Governance Document Index

Official governance records and reference materials

Effective Date: 12/15/2025 Version: 1.1 State: Colorado

Foundational Documents

Document Description Location / Tab
Articles of Incorporation Legal formation document filed with the State Tab ____ / Folder ____
Bylaws Rules governing board structure, voting, meetings, and operations Tab ____ / Folder ____
IRS Tax-Exempt Status (Form 1023 / Determination Letter) Federal tax-exempt application and IRS determination letter (if issued) Tab ____ / Folder ____
State Registrations (as applicable) Charitable solicitations registration, annual reports, business filings Tab ____ / Folder ____

Board Structure & Roles

Document Description Location / Tab
Board Roster & Voting Authority Summary Current directors, officers, and voting status (kept current) Tab ____ / Folder ____
Board Consent & Acknowledgement Forms Signed acceptance of duties and policies (one per director) Tab ____ / Folder ____
Role Descriptions (Governance & Operations) Job descriptions / role overviews for operational (non-board) work Tab ____ / Folder ____

Governance Policies

Policy Description Location / Tab
Conflict of Interest Policy + Annual Disclosure Disclosure, recusal, and conflict management standards Tab ____ / Folder ____
Code of Ethics + Acknowledgement Conduct and integrity standards Tab ____ / Folder ____
Whistleblower Policy + Acknowledgement Protection for good-faith reporting Tab ____ / Folder ____
Document Retention & Destruction Policy + Acknowledgement Recordkeeping and compliance guidelines Tab ____ / Folder ____
Recommended: Gift Acceptance Policy Guidelines for donations, restricted gifts, in-kind gifts, donor intent Tab ____ / Folder ____
Recommended: Financial Controls / Internal Controls Policy Approval limits, signatory rules, segregation of duties, documentation Tab ____ / Folder ____

Board Actions & Records

Record Description Location / Tab
Board Meeting Minutes Official record of meetings, votes, and decisions Tab ____ / Folder ____
Board Resolutions Formal approvals (policies, banking, contracts, stipends as applicable) Tab ____ / Folder ____
Financial Reports Budgets, treasurer reports, financial statements, audits (as applicable) Tab ____ / Folder ____
Recommended: Banking / Signatory Authority Resolution Authority to open accounts, authorize signers, approve ACH, etc. Tab ____ / Folder ____

Binder Prepared By: ______________________________

Date Prepared: ______________________________

Current Version: 1.1