It was not that surprising to learn at our general meeting that we are compensating our President. Our legacy documents do not allow compensation for the President, other staff, or Board members for performing their regular duties; however, compensation is allowed for work performed above and beyond those duties–typically, work that we would have to pay for anyway like professional services. Traditionally, over the last 40 years or so, any work offered by the President outside their duties was considered voluntary. The job can be demanding and any work outside the job duties is certainly worth compensating.
Out of curiosity I sent a text to the Board of Directors asking about the reportable nature of the compensation. The exchange is given below.
QUESTION: Hon. Board, Now that we are paying our President, I have a question. Are we paying him under a W-4 (employee), 1099 (contractor), or nothing at all?
BOARD’S RESPONSE: Thank you for your question . The board has made sure that all necessary documentation for Bills stipend has filed.
My question was simple, pointed and object-oriented and I expected a specific answer. The Board’s response, however, was non-specific and deflective. Curious that they did not just tell me which document applied…mm
