Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc

“The principal office of each member organization must be located in the state of connecticut. Each member organization's primary focus must be the provision of services to individuals who are victims of domestic violence, and their children. Each member organization must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Each member organization must abide by the following ccadv requirements: the ccadv standards for member organization; the funding policy (including the ccadv grievance procedures); the principles of unity; and the victim's rights policy; duly adopted by the member organizations and the board. Each member organization's board of directors must sign a membership agreement annually. Each member organization must pay annual dues to ccadv. Each member organization must serve a region in the state of connecticut that is not being served by other member organizations, unless shared towns are agreed upon, to ensure compliance with the funding policy and the principles of unity. Each member organization must be designated as a domestic violence program by the state of connecticut.”

“The annual membership meeting of ccadv shall be held once per year. The primary purpose of this annual meeting shall be the installation of officers and directors. Notice of the time, date and location shall be announced to member organizations thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event. Where a physical meeting of the membership is impractical, the president may choose to poll all board members by telephonic or electronic means as available under section v of article v, for the purpose of voting on the installation of officers and directors. The board shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the designated representatives from the member organizations, either by written ballot or at the annual meeting which shall be held before the end of the fiscal year.”

“The board of directors receives a copy of the 990 for review before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed on an annual basis by both board members and employees. All board members provide information regarding their jobs and professional endeavors. In addition, every board member and employee has an obligation to protect the organization by bringing attention to any issue that could be construed as a conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee determines the salary of the president/ceo based on comparable data in the current market and votes to approve the salary. The salary for other officers is based on a market analysis of similar positions. The compensation is reviewed and approved by the president/ceo.”

“All governing documents are made available upon request.”