On the Rise Inc

“Members of the board of directors receive a copy of the form 990, minus schedule b of confidential information, prior to its filing. The audit/finance committee reviews the form 990 and recommends approval to the full board of directors. The board then approves the form 990 prior to its filing and the executive director is authorized to signed the form prior to filing.”

“An independent compliance officer shall be elected by the board of directors (bod). In the absence of a specifically identified compliance officer, the treasurer shall serve in such capacity. The executive director and compliance officer shall review all conflict-of-interest disclosures annually and refer any conflicts to a committee of the bod for review and disposition. The reviewing committee shall evaluate and make written recommendation to the bod that addresses the risk to on the rise, inc. Of the conflict and how the risk will be mitigated.the reviewing committee shall be the executive committee of the bod, unless the individual having such conflict is also a member of the executive committee. In such case, the individual having such conflict shall recuse him or herself and the remaining committee members will select a replacement. The recommendation and disposition by the bod shall be incorporated into the official minutes of the board of directors.”

“Officers & key employees the executive director (ed) is responsible for determining compensation and benefits of all other staff members. Compensation levels shall take into account factors, including compensation for comparable positions / organizations (size, location, client population, service model), quality of performance, length of service, cost to replace, and financial resources / limitations of the organization. The executive committee of the board of directors shall review the executive director's recommendations for compensation of key employees in advance of any changes, and may veto the ed's recommendation if it is deemed inconsistent with the factors noted above. Bonus compensation for any staff in excess of 1% of the individual's annual wages or salary must be explicitly approved by the bod. The board of directors (bod) determines the executive director's compensation and benefits. This may occur with an annual performance review in writing as outlined in the governance policies. In determining compensation, the bod takes into account factors, including compensation of comparable organizations (size, location, client population, service model), quality of performance, length of service, cost to the organization.”

“990s available via organization's website, all else available upon request.”