United Way of Greater Stark County Inc.

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the UWGSC is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. e. Has disclosed on any affiliation form, a copy of which is attached, any relationship or affiliation that could be deemed a conflict of interest. To ensure the UWGSC operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the UWGSC's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“The range for the United Way CEO salary is determined by the United Way's Personnel Committee and approved by Executive Committee and Board. The salary is based on other similar size communities and United Way's provided by the United Way of America salary study, local economic factors, comparable local non profits CEO salaries, years of experience and performance. The salary is approved annually by the Board.”

“Line 2 - trustee rick haines and his wife trustee vicki haines both sit on the board of directors. Line 6 - the united way is an organization that deems that its members are comprised of all donors who make a donation. Line 7a - all donors/members are welcome to come to the annual meeting where the board of directors is voted on and elected. Line 11b - a review by the preparer and upper management will be done first. The 990 will then be reviewed in sequential order by the audit committee, the finance committee and then the board of directors.”