Connecticut Network for Children and Youth Inc.

“The network members shall be composed of individuals interested in promoting the purpose of the network. The network has three membership classes: professional, subscriber, and supporter. Professional members have voting privileges. Subscribers and supporters have no voting privileges. A professional member is an individual or organization who pays an annual membership fee and receives benefits determined by the board of directors. A professional member may serve on standing or ad-hoc committees as set forth in the by-laws. A subscriber pays no membership fee and has no voting privileges. A supporter is an individual or organization that pays an annual membership fee and receives benefits determined by the board of directors. A supporter has no voting privileges.”

“Each professional member shall have one vote. Every member entitled to vote in person may authorize another person or persons to act for him or her by proxy. Every proxy appointment must be signed by the member or such member's duly authorized attorney-in-fact. Whenever action other than the election of directors is to be taken by vote of the members, it shall, except as otherwise required by law or by the certificate of incorporation, be decided by a simple majority of those professional members present at the meeting, in person or by proxy. Directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote at a meeting at which a quorum is present, in person or by proxy.”

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the business manager, executive director, and treasurer. It is then shared with the board's audit and finance committees and voted upon. The final form 990 is presented to the entire board prior to filing.”

“The board of directors review the policies and compliances of the conflict of interest policy with the executive director annually. The executive committee and executive director review the conflict of interest disclosure forms annually. Every individual on the staff or board of directors are required to complete the conflict of interest form. If an individual were to have a conflict, he or she shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in the discussion or approval of any matter where any direct or indirect economic benefit will be derived by that interested person or any other person, corporation, trust or estate who meet the definition set forth in the policy by virtue of their relationship with the interested person. The disqualification must be an oral announcement to the board and be so noted in the minutes of any meeting in which the matter is discussed.”

“The executive committee evalutes the executive directors compensation annually. Each year, following the executive director's annual evaluation, the executive committee considers if compensation will be increased and thus if there needs to be a review done. If one is needed the necessary comparison data is gathered to determine the executive director's salary and benefits level to include in the annual organizational budget.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements are also available on the organization's website.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”