Vermont Legal Aid Inc

“The executive committee reviews the copy that is available to the full board.”

“All board members sign an initial conflict of interest disclosure form and are thereafter required to notify the board if any new and possible conflicts arise. The conflict of interest disclosure forms are completed annually by board members. When such issues are raised, the board reviews them and takes appropriate action.”

“Consideration of the executive director's salary is considered at the same time as changes to the staff compensation plan. The executive committee of the board reviews relevant compensation data from other legal aid organizations from across the country, as well as data on executive compensation of non-profit executive directors of similar-sized organization in vermont. The executive committee makes a recommendation to the full board and the board discusses the proposal and decides on the executive director's compensation. For the duration of the two or three year compensation plan, the board considers whether or not to give the executive director a cost of living adjustment at its september board meeting each year.”

“The board of trustees approve the compensation plan which includes defined pay grades for all staff levels.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request at vermont legal aid's office in burlington, vermont.”

“Vermont legal aid provides free civil legal services to people throughout vermont who are poor, elderly, or have disabilities and who would otherwise be denied justice or the necessities of life. Through its health care ombudsman and long-term care ombudsman programs, vermont legal aid also provides information and advocacy for vermonters with questions about health care, health insurance, and long-term care.”

“Volunteers include unpaid interns, litc attorneys, vop, and unpaid board members.”

“(1) the disability law project provides legal services to individuals with disabilities. Services range from representation for the purpose of protecting civil rights and combating discrimination, to assuring access to necessary services. Total expenses = 853,611. (2) the mental health law project represents the constitutional rights of vermonters facing legal commitment to vermont psychiatric hospitals or court-ordered forced medication for psychiatric problems. Total expenses = 894,158. (3) the long-term care ombudsman project assists residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities with quality of life or quality of care problems. The ombudsman is an independent advocate who helps residents resolve complaints and concerns. Total expenses = 836,638. (4) the housing discrimination law project is established to conduct a full-service, coordinated and comprehensive fair housing program under the private enforcement initiative of the u.s. Department of housing and urban development. Total expenses = 342,693. (5) other projects includes the following: 1. The housing for everyone project is funded entirely by the emergency rental assistance program which was part of the american rescue plan act. The project has, since july of 2022, sought to increase housing stability and prevent homelessness by conducting outreach to all tenant/defendants in residential eviction cases filed in court, and provide legal help to all eligible tenants who respond to outreach. Legal help gives tenants options in the eviction process, and sometimes can resolve disputes and allow tenants to keep their homes permanently. 2. The homeowner legal assistance project provides legal services to low- to-moderate income vermont homeowners at risk of losing their homes due to mortgage, property tax, homeowners association dues, or other property charge delinquency. The project also assists heirs needing proof of legal ownership of their home to avoid mortgage or property tax issues. 3. The medical-legal partnership project works with medical and social work providers to address their patients' health-harming legal needs in a variety of areas, including safe housing, adequate income, and personal and family stability. By connecting with people through their medical home we are able to reach individuals and families who might not otherwise seek our services. 4. The victims' rights project provides legal advice and representation to crime victims throughout the state of vermont focusing on securing victims' safety, security, and privacy. Our priorities include assisting survivors of elder abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Total expenses = 2,003,864.”

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