Massachusetts Head Start Association Inc

“Mhsa has two classes of members: association and affiliate. Association members are statutory members of mhsa and consist of organizations that are head start or early head start grantees in massachusetts that pay mhsa dues and fees. Each association member can designate one individual to serve as its representative. Affiliate members are open to any individuals or organizations that do not qualify as an association member. Affiliate members are not statutory members and are not entitled to vote on any matter before the corporation.”

“The nominating committee of the mhsa board of directors shall identify as late ofnominees for directors.the nominees are presented to members at their annualmeeting.directors are elected by a majority of the statutory members present atthe annual meeting,provided there is a quorum for action.”

“Each statutory member in good standing shall have one vote,either in person or by written proxy.action of members on any matter properly brought before a meeting requires and may be effected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the statutory members present. Any action by members maybe taken without a meeting if all statutory members in good standing consent to the action by a writing filed with the records of the meetings of members.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is initially reviewed by the executive director and treasurer.the form is then reviewed by the finance committee. After review,the form 990 is reviewed and discussed at a full board of directors meeting.”

“All board embers,officers, and employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form and sign a certification statement every two years.thisform is reviewed by the executive director and the board chair.disclosures of theexecutive director and board chair are reviewed by other members of the board.any conflicts that are identified are reviewed by the board of directors.”

“On an annual basis,the executive committee of mhsas board of directors reviewswage and comparability data,along with desired job duties and responsibilities,and the overall budget of the organization to determine compensation for theexecutive director.”

“Governing documents of the organization are avaialable by request and on MA Attorney General website of public records.”