Community Mediation Services Inc.

“The completed (final) Form 990 is sent to all board members via email for them to review and compile their questions (if any) prior to the scheduled bi-monthly board meeting. The final Form 990 is discussed in detail at the board meeting by the Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer (Gloria Chukwuma). Questions, if any, are answered to the satisfaction of the board members. A vote is taken by the board members present at the board meeting (at the review of the Form 990) as well as their signatures stating that they have reviewed and understood/know the contents of the report.”

“All board members are presented with a "CMS conflict of interest policy" at the time they become a board member and are reminded again at the beginning of each calendar year. The board chairperson usually makes a statement to the entire board and the executive staff at the 1st board meeting of each calendar year and reiterates the Agency's Conflict of Interest policy. At this meeting each board member is required to read and sign the CMS conflict of interest policy during the January board meeting. All signed statements are given to the Executive Assistant (Taniqua Hay).”

“The Fiduciary/Audit Committee of the board reviews the proposed annual budget in detail which includes the executive compensation budget. The final approval of the executive compensation budget rests with the board of directors at the approval of the Agency's final annual operating budget during the board of directors meeting. All decisions and actions taken by the Board of Directors and the Fiduciary/Audit Committee in connection with the executive compensation decisions are documented through the use of minutes.While CMS focuses on comparable nonprofit organizations in our area to benchmark pay, we also understand that the market for executive talent may be broader than this group; foundations and published not-for-profit compensation surveys are used as a supplement.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest and financial statements available to the general public by providing copies upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Entrepreneurial ServicesThese programs conduct and implement workshops for participants to increase their skills in supporting violence prevention and conflict resolution.”