Good Shepherd Services

“The membership of the corporation consists of the provincial leader of the sisters of the good shepherd, persons who constitutes the leadership team of the said provincial leader and other sisters who may be appointed as members by the provincial leader.”

“The members may elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“The following decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by members: 1) change in the philosophy, objectives and purposes of the corporation for which it was and is formed and exists; 2) amendments affecting the rights of the members as provided by law or as set forth in the certificate of incorporation or by-laws; 3) advice and consent on the appointment of the corporation's executive director; 4) election of the members to the board of directors and to remove the same with or without cause; and 5) merger, consolidation, or affiliate to the agency with another corporation, organization or program.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant and is reviewed by the executive director, chief financial officer, and controller. The form is then forwarded to the board for review and comments.”

“Annual conflict of interest resolution is reaffirmed by the board and senior management each year at the annual meeting of the board. Any member of the board of directors or senior management having a possible conflict of interest with respect to a matter submitted at a board meeting for action thereon, after disclosing same, is not counted in determining the existence of a legal quorum for such meeting, shall not vote on said matter and shall not use any influence to obtain favorable board action thereon, even if otherwise permitted by law, the minutes of the meeting to reflect the disclosure made by such board member, the quorum situation and such member's non-voting. No member of the board of directors, senior managment, advisory boards, personnel or consultants working at good shepherd services be given preferential treatment in applying for or receiving the organization's services.”

“The board of directors sets salary and benefits scales according to prevailing labor market trends for all employees with the help of the executive management team. To assist with this task, relevant data such as child welfare league of america biannual salary survey, ernst & young metro new york not-for profit compensation and benefits survey, the robin hood foundation salaries and benefits survey of nonprofit social service agencies, the personnel association of non-profit organization's biannual survey and the new york child welfare agency salary survey are consulted.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. After requested, they are copied and sent via e-mail or they are mailed.”

“The process of overseeing the audit and selection of independent accountant has not been changed from the prior year.”