Amos House

“The organization updated the by-laws. The following updates were made: term limits for directors, term limits for officers, committees, constituent liaison, proxy, conflict of interest policy and director terms of service agreement.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the external auditors and reviewed by management and the finance committee. Once all are satisfied with the form, a copy is sent to all board members. Revisions, corrections, etc. Are made as necessary. Subsequent to board approval the form is finalized and submitted to the irs.”

“Each year the organization's conflict of interest policy is provided to all officers, directors and key employees. These people are asked to review the policy and sign a statement indicating that they understand the policy and have reported all potential conflicts during the past year in accordance with the policy and will report all potential conflicts during the coming year. All potential conflicts are evaluated by the board to determine if a conflict actually exists. In those instances where the potential transaction is a conflict, the board examines the transaction and a vote is taken (with those involved recusing themselves) as to whether the organization will enter into the transaction.”

“Annually the executive committee, on behalf of the board, conducts a performance review and evaluation of the chief executive officer. The review also establishes the individual's compensation for the following year. This process involves the evaluation of the individual and a review of compensation of comparable positions obtained from data from similar not for profit organizations to assess ceo compensation. The performance evaluations, which contains compensation is the record of the meeting. The chief executive officer establishes the compensation of the senior management team and reviews the performance evaluations and recommended compensation with the finance committee, although no vote of approval of the chief executive officer's decision is required.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (articles of incorporation and by-laws), its conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization will mail copies upon request or provide copies to those who come to the administrative offices during normal business hours. The organization charges for the copies in accordance with irs regulations.”