Brent Eley Center Inc

“During 2016, the Foundation's and Center's bylaws were amended in an effort to evolve the documents to reflect the more advanced organizational structure (with more clearly defined board and staff functions), and to conform them to current Colorado law and best practices. Various changes were made, including the following: -All prior amendments were consolidated and incorporated into the main documents, through the process of "amendment and restatement". -Several unnecessary provisions were eliminated. -A clarification was made that both documents may be amended either by the Center's board of directors with the Foundation's approval, or by the Foundation unilaterally. -The requirement for and formalities associated with an annual member meeting were eliminated, to streamline how decisions can be made by the Foundation as the sole voting member of the Center. -The provisions regarding the number, election and staggered terms of directors, and how and when vacancies are filled, have been simplified and made more flexible. The provisions around the timing of board meetings and notices have been clarified and conformed to the Foundation's bylaws. -The Center's board has been given greater flexibility in how it can take action. Specifically, directed proxies will be allowed, as well as written action in lieu of a meeting by less than unanimous consent and participation. -A clarification has been made that directors must be volunteers, whether they are providing services as a director or as a board officer. -More description has been added to some of the officer descriptions.”

“Per the by-laws, the sole voting member of Brent Eley Center, Inc. (the Center) is the Brent Eley Foundation, the supported Colorado nonprofit corporation.”

“The Member (Brent Eley Foundation) elects all members of the Center's Board of Directors.”

“Certain decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the member (Brent Eley Foundation), including but not limited to such actions as the sale, lease or other disposition of real or personal property; entering into borrowing agreements; adoption of the annual or capital budgets; appointment of independent auditors; and amendment or restatement of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Center.”

“The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The completed 990 and schedules are reviewed by Brent Eley Foundation's Controller, Brent Eley Foundation's Executive Director, the President and Treasurer of the Center, and Brent Eley Foundation's Internal Affairs Committee. Following this review, a copy is given to each voting member of the board of directors before its submission to the IRS.”

“At an annual meeting, the members of the board of directors review the conflict of interest policy statement and state any potential conflict of interest according to the policy. They are asked to sign a policy statement annually disclosing any existing conflicts of interest and the mitigating steps being implemented to resolve the conflicts, or confirming that there are no conflicts of interest. Compliance with the policy is monitored by the Board President.”

“Certain employees of Brent Eley Foundation perform administrative and fundraising services, and managerial duties as required for the Center. Compensation decisions for these employees are made by Brent Eley Foundation.”

“The Center's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“There were no changes to the organization's audit oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”