Jewish Community Relations Council

“The organization has two classes of members: (1) constituent members and (2) individual members that constitute the council. Organizations that constitute the class of constituent members have been admitted by the council and meet the following criteria: have been in existence and organized as a not-for profit, irsrecognized 501(c) organization for at least two (2) years, whose membership, contributors or activities evidences substantial support within the jewish community; whose programs and activities fall within the purposes of the jcrc as set forth in its articles of incorporation; and whose admission would enhance the work of the jcrc. The class of individual members shall consist of those individuals to be elected by the council as "representatives-at-large." the council increased from a seventeen member to a thirty member organization in 2012 and is a 35 member organization as of 2022.”

“Each constituent member appoints one representative to the council and the council is responsible for electing members of the board of directors: the officers of the board of directors and three individuals elected serving as directors-at-large.”

“The finance committee and the executive committee of the board of directors will review the 990 before it is filed. The board will receive a copy of the 990 after it is filed.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purpose. In connection with any potential or actual conflict of interest, covered individuals must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors or members of the committee considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of material facts and any discussion with the interested individual, he/she is recused from the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon by remaining members. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are recorded in the minutes of the board or committee.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by contract. The executive committee reviews the renewal of the contract at the appropriate time. Compensation is determined using the appropriate comparability data. This process was last completed in 2024.”

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

“There were no changes in the oversight or selection process from the prior year.”