Greater Mankato Diversity Council

“Gmdc presents the form 990 tax return to the board of directors via electronic copy emailed prior to a monthly board meeting. Hard copies are brought to the board meeting. Board members are directed to review the 990 provided via email prior to the meeting. Board members are then given the opportunity to review the 990 again at the board meeting, ask any clarification of items on the return, and raise any questions or concerns regarding the copy provided. After review, the president of the board requests a motion to accept form 990 for filing and the board casts their vote. After form 990 has been accepted, the executive director informs the tax preparer to process it for electronic filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reveiwed by the board of directors each year. All board members are to report any conflicts of interest. Members self report if a conflict arises throughout the year. Any member is asked to recuse themselves from a board vote if a conflict is identified.”

“Executive director prepares and presents the executive committee with an annual budget. The committee reviews the annual budget. The committee proposes the staff compensation to be included in the annual budget. The annual budget, after committee approval is submitted to the board of directors for approval.”

“The greater mankato diversity council makes all documents and policies available to the public upon request via postal mail, electronic request (website or email), and/or in person. Some documents are available on our website.”

“Other program services 4: other program servicesgmdc facilitates and partners with other community organizations with events in various communities to promote diversity and inclusion. Organized events include multi-year "write on race" to bring community members together to discuss diversity issues, annual mlk celebration, and "juneteenth" celebration to commemorate the end of slavery.”

“Various diversity council events”