Nysarc Inc Ulster Greene Putnam County Chapters

“Nysarc, inc. Is a unitary corporation consisting of its 53 chapters. Nysarc, inc. Ulster-greene chapter is one division of the corporation. The corporation and chapter's governing body is the board of governors representing the individual membership in each chapter's jurisdiction. Each chapter has from 1 to 6 governors based on membership. The corporation through its bylaws delegates day-to-day operating authority to the chapter's board of directors. The executive committee of the board of governors comprises the corporation's elected officers and exercises all powers of the board of governors between plenary meetings of the governors.please note this will change in 2017 with transition to new governance model.”

“The delegate assembly, which represents nysarc's approximately 100,000 members, elects the corporation president, secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer to 1-year terms. Delegates elect regional vice presidents to 1-year terms from their respective regions. The board of governors elects one vice-president senior vice president. The ulster-greene chapter election procedure is as follows: the board of directors elects the president, 1st and 2nd vice president, secretary, and treasurer. No personal should be elected to the same office for more than four(4) consecutive years.”

“Chapter bylaw amendments are subject to the chapter's board and governors approval. Any action of the board of governors may be reviewed at the succeeding delegate assembly. No action of the governors that affects the irrevocable rights of third parties may be rescinded. Corporate (nysarc, inc) bylaw amendments are subject to approval by a majority of vote of all 53 chapters of nysarc, inc. Form 990, part ii, section a, line 9: see attached list of officers and governors, who may be reached at nysarc, inc., 29 british american blvd, latham, ny 12110.”

“All nysarc chapters are subject to chapter manual that delineates the policies and procedures of the board of governors.”

“The form 990 is first reviewed and approved by management and audit committee. During the review the committees will discuss with the management any issues, concerns or recommendations resulting from the completion of the 990 tax return. Upon approval, the form 990 is distributed and presented to all arc of ulster-greene board members. Once filed, a copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of governors of nysarc, inc.”

“The governing board and executive management complete an annual conflict of interest self-disclosure form. In addition, the chapter has an anonymous hotline which goes directly to the corporate compliance officer. The corporate compliance officer conducts an investigation if any conflicts of interest arise. If a member of the governing board or executive management has a conflict of interest, that person will be excluded from discussion or voting.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors performs the compensation review of the chief executive officer, advises the board with respect to senior management succession planning and recommends to the board of directors the compensation package of the executive director. This process was last done in 2016. The compensation of the other executive team members and key employees is based on data comparisons derived from the human resource department and perormance rating scale based on the criteria of the position. The executive director will use these resources to determine compensation levels.”

“These documents are available upon request.”

“Change in equity interest in arc foundation 87,995.”

“The audit committee assumes responsbility for the oversight of the audit. This process has not changed from the prior year”

“Tax exempt bonds are debt of nysarc, inc. Each chapter records only the portion of the bond for the project financed within its jurisdiction.”