Nysarc Inc - Warren Washington &

“Relationships between officers, etc.: vice-president lori martindale, and directors daniel martindale and mary anne martindale are related by family.”

“Explanation of membership: nysarc, inc. Is a unitary corporation consisting of its 39 chapters. Nysarc, inc. - warren, washington & albany counties chapter is one division of the corporation. The corporation and chapters' governing body is the board of governors representing the individual membership in each chapter's jurisdiction. Each chapter has one primary and one alternate governor with a weighted vote 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 (see part vi, line 7a below) comprises the corporation's elected officers and exercises all powers of the board of governors between plenary meetings of the governors.”

“Members' power to elect to the governing body: the organization's members elect the officers and directors of the chapter annually. In turn, those chapter board members nominate the officers and directors of the corporation.”

“Form 990 review procedure: the nysarc board of governors does not review chapters' forms 990 before they are filed. Each chapter submits a copy of its form 990 to the governing body when the form 990 is filed. Each chapter must have a process for its board of directors to review the form 990. The warren, washington & albany counties chapter's form 990 review process is as follows: the federal form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee of the board and prior to filing, a copy of the 990 is provided to all board members. The cfo is responsible for completion of these forms and will report to the finance committee of the board prior to the end of the year regarding any changes in reporting requirements related to the previously mentioned irs and new york state filing requirements. The cfo will communicate directly with the external tax preparer or internal staff member responsible for preparation of these filings. The communication will define and document the timeline and requirements for completion of the responsible party's assigned duties with respect to review and approval of the federal form 990 and new york state form char500.”

“Conflict of interest policy procedure: disclosures are updated annually. When a previously undisclosed conflict is reported, the corporate compliance officer submits a report to the board to explain the conflict and the mitigating controls in place.”

“Compensation procedures: the purpose of the compensation committee (the "committee") of the board of directors (the "board") of the organization is to discharge the responsibilities of the board relating to compensation of the executive director, to oversee the evaluation of the executive director and advise the board with respect to senior management succession planning. Duties and responsibilities: review and make recommendations to the board with respect to executive compensation and executive retirement plans. Annually, review and make recommendations to the board with respect to goals and objectives performance of the executive director. Annually, oversee the performance evaluation of the executive director against approved goals and objectives. Based on the evaluation, recommend to the board the compensation and benefits of the executive director. Review and recommend to the board employment, severance, change-in-control, termination, and retirement arrangements for the executive director. Consult with the executive director and advise the board with respect to senior management succession planning. Retain, subject to board approved funds, and terminate the consulting firms engaged to assist the committee in the evaluation of the compensation of the executive director. This evaluation must be adequate in scope to satisfy the internal revenue service requirements regarding excess compensation in its intermediate sanction regulations. Administer and interpret executive compensation plans to the extent required by the terms of such plans. Compensation and qualifications: the committee shall be comprised of three or more directors, the exact number to be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. The chairman of the committee shall be designated by the president of the board of directors. The chairman of the committee is responsible for the orientation of new members regarding compensation matters. The committee shall be fully accountable, and vigorous in taking primary responsibility for all aspects of executive compensation including employment, retention, and severance agreements recommended to the board for approval. Structure and operations: the committee shall meet in person or telephonically, at least twice annually at such times and places as determined by the chairman of the committee. The committee shall meet in executive session without the presence of any members of management as often as it deems appropriate. The committee may request that any directors, officers, or employees of the company, or other persons whose advice and counsel are sought by the committee, attend any meeting of the committee to provide such pertinent information as the committee requests. The chairman of the committee shall report to the board the deliberations, and recommendations of the committee. Performance and compensation review: the board is responsible for identifying potential candidates for, and selecting, the company's executive director. In identifying potential candidates, and selecting the company's executive director, the board considers, among other things, a candidate's experience, and understanding of the agency's business environment, leadership qualities, knowledge, skills, expertise, integrity, and reputation in the business community. The process is intended to formally assess the executive director's past performance as well as to help the board determine future developmental needs for the executive director. Consequently, there are two types of measures: a) financial performance measures, which track accountability for past performance, and b) leadership effectiveness measures, which identify the key objectives that will assure the future success of the company. Leadership effectiveness measures include, but are not limited to, the following: leadership, building team spirit, managing vision and mission organizational flexibility, approachability and accessibility, effective decision making, business a”

“Public access to governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements: these documents can be requested at our administrative building located at 436 quaker road, queensbury, ny 12801”

“Organizational policies with respect to chapters: all nysarc chapters are subject to chapter manual that delineates the policies and procedures of the board of governors.”

“Change in value of interest in albany arc foundation, inc. 170,936.”