Melrose Alliance Against Violence Inc

“The tax return is reviewed by the finance committee before it is filed.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing boarddelegated powers shall annually sign a statement that affirms such person a) has received a copy of the conflict-of-interest policy, b) has read and understands the policy, c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and d) has no actual or potential conflicts as defined by the policy or if has, have previously disclosed them as required by the policy. When a matter involving a conflict of interest comes before the board, the board may seek information from the director, officer, employee or volunteer with the conflict prior to beginning deliberation and reaching a decision on the matter. However, a conflicted person shall not be present during the discussion or vote on the matter and must not attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or vote.”

“The executive director under goes an annual review with board of directors. All other employees engage in an annual review with their direct supervisor. Any pay increases are approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its form 990 and form 1023 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code upon request; guidestar.org; mass. Attorney general website -http://www.charities.ago.state.ma.us/charities/ and other similar types of websites.”

“The organization governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for inspection upon request and also on the website of the massachusetts division of public charities.”