Malta House Inc

“The organization members are as follows: (a) board director or executive director of malta house inc or good counsel inc or (b) an individual in a leadership position in the roman catholic diocese of bridgeport whose role as a member has been approved by the bishop of the diocese of bridgeport; at least one member must be in class (b).”

“The organization members will elect the directors of the corporation.”

“Matters reserved to the members include: the approval of the executive director of malta house, inc., the approval of nominations for the board of directors, dissolution of the corporation, and the purchase or sale of assets in excess of one million dollars (1,000,000). Any vote of the members to amend the certificate of incorporate or for the removal of any or all members of the board of directors requires unanimous approval of the members.”

“Form 990 is provided to the full board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Directors are required to sign a conflict of interest policy annually, indicating that they have read and understand the policy and agree to comply with the policy.”

“Compensation process for top official the board of directors approves compensation for the organization's executive director and key employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Based on the social teachings and traditions of the catholic church, we promote the dignity of god-given life in serving homeless pregnant and parenting young women and their children, of all faiths, beginning with a safe nurturing home environment. Our residence can house up to 15 women and 18 children at one time. Through our integrative formational program of services and educational opportunities, we support each family in developing socially, intellectually, physically, economically, emotionally and spiritually so that they gain self-confidence, self-respect, self- sufficiency, and independent-living skills as new parents.”