Lower Savannah Regional Information and Assistance Corporation

“The finance director will review for accuracy first, then the 990 will be submitted to the executive committee of the lscog board (the board for the riac/rdc) no less than one week in advance of the regularly scheduled meeting for their review and approval before being signed by the executive director and submitted by the auditor. Minutes of the meeting will reflect the approval of the tax returns. If the meeting or the approval cannot be obtained in advance of the filing deadline, an extension to file will be requested by the auditor.”

“Board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy and signs a new one if changes are made to the policy or if their status on the board has changed. There is also a staff conflict of interest policy. The executive director is to be advised when a staff member has been offered or is considering membership in any public or private committee, office, or association with any organization or activity that may lead to a conflict between such association and his position.”

“No actual salaries are paid by the corporation. Any salaries are paid by lower savannah council of governments and contracted to the corporation.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“The principal objective of the corporation shall be to benefit the region by fostering increased knowledge of and access to services, resources, and options related to well-being and quality of life and by expansion of partnerships and networking with related organizations and entities at all levels who can help to accomplish the goals of the corporation and making the communities in the region better places to live. Target groups which will benefit from the work of the corporation include older adults, frail and at-risk individuals needing long-term supports to enable independent living, people with disabilities, people in need of transportation services, the medically indigent, family caregivers and other groups as determined by the board and advisory committees.”