Nysarc Inc Sullivan-Orange Counties

“Stephen miller, director, and susan miller, director, are husband and wife.”

“Nysarc, inc is a unitary corporation consisting of its 42 chapters. Nysarc inc-sullivan county 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 coporation through article vi section 3 of 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.”

“The delegate assembly, which represents nysarc's 70,000 members, elects the corporation president, secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer to 1-year terms. Delegates elect regional vice president to 1-year terms from their respective regions. The board of governors elects one vice-president and senior vice president.”

“Chapter bylaw amendments are subject to board of governor 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 No action of the governors that affects the irrevocable rights of third parties may be rescinded.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 bylaw amendments are subject to approval by a majority of chapters.”

“The form 990 was distributed to the board of directors and reviewed with them by their independent accounting firm. Prior to filing with the irs, the submission of the form 990 was approved by the board of directors.”

“Everyone who is subject to the conflict of interest policy is required on an annual basis to review and update their adherence to the policy as well as to describe any potential conflicts that exist. Conflict of interest disclosures are signed annually and monitored by the corporate compliance officer.”

“The executive compensation committee of the board of directors reviews and recommends compensation for the executive director as well as other members of the executive team. The process includes a review of the job responsibilities of each individual, salary surveys, and form 990s from other comparable organizations. Their recommendations are presented to the board of directors for review and approval. Minutes are recorded and kept from those meetings. Although the executive director is a contracted employee with a multi-year term, the compensation process for the others occurs as necessary prior to the award of salary increases.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Nysarc, inc. Dutchess county chapter opening net assets 3,492,610.”

“The oversight process has not changed from prior year.”