Exponents Inc.

“The organization has an employment management agreement with a professional employer organization ("peo") that provides a comprehensive personnel management system encompassing a broad range of services, including benefits and payroll administration, health, worker's compensation insurance programs, personnel records management, employer liability management, etc.”

“A board member may submit candidates for board positions, and the board appoints the officers of the organization.”

“The executive committee is empowered to consider matters between full board meetings and any major decisions are considered and summarized for presentation to the entire board. Decisions related to specific matters requiring immediate actions may be acted on by the executive committee, which decisions are then presented to the entire board at the next scheduled board meeting. For significant matters that require action prior to the next scheduled board meeting a call for a special meeting of the entire board is made.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the contents of the form 990. The tax return is made available to all board members for their review and approval.”

“The organization has adopted a formal conflict of interest policy. Directors and officers are required to identify to the board president any conflict of interest. The organization as a matter of policy does not invite individuals onto its board that have potential conflicts of interest. Officers may not have other positions or affiliations that are or could cause conflicts of interest with the organization.”

“The board of directors reviews the executive director's salary annually. Members of the board of directors have experience with comparable organizations and consider salary rates for similar positions at other organizations. The salary review evaluates the information of comparable salaries and also the financial condition of the organization and the requirements of funding agencies, which are primarily governmental organizations responsible for social welfare programs.”

“The organization's governance documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for inspection by the public by contacting its administrative offices.”

“Exponents is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by drug addiction, incarceration and hiv/aids programs are designed to support successful life transition through engagement in services which ignite hope and promote awareness activities gradually move individuals along a progressive path of life stabilization while fostering a sense of community and individual responsibility.”