Disability Rights Rhode Island

“The articles of incorporation were amended to reflect a change to the organization's name from rhode island disability law center, inc. To disability rights rhode island.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the cfo prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“On an annual basis, each member of the board of directors must execute a conflict of interest disclosure statement that reports any relationships the board member has as defined under the conflict of interest policy. Any significant change in circumstances requires that the board member submit a new or revised disclosure statement. Board members who become aware of any potential conflicts during the course of the year are also required to report such potential conflicts to the board. The board will determine whether a conflict of interest exists by a 2/3 majority vote of the members present and the conflicted person must recuse himself/herself from voting on the matter.”

“The compensation of the executive director was determined and approved by the executive committee of the board of directors using comparability data for comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The process was last conducted in 2019 and was contemporaneously documented in the minutes of the executive committee.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public.”

“The substantive scope of all programs was not changed in response to the current pandemic, however, changes were made to the delivery of some program services to meet public health and safety requirements of state-imposed restrictions, as well as the impact of the pandemic, generally, and any future such events.”