Dubuque County Early Childhood Inc

“The Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary constitute the Executive Committee. 1. The DCEC Board and Executive Committee will prudently address responsibilities in the interest of efficient management. 2. Meetings of the Executive Committee will be held at such times and places as necessary to serve in an advisory capacity to the DCEC Board. 3. A majority of the Executive Committee will constitute a quorum. 4. The chairperson will chair meetings of the Executive Committee. 5. The Executive Committee does not have any decision-making authority according to Iowa Code. 6. Recommendations of the Executive Committee shall be presented to the DCEC Board for approval or action.”

“Changes were made to the Bylaws, Section III, Membership and Responsibilities: Efforts shall be made to have members represent a geographical balance throughout the county. The following changes to list of appointees: 2 educational representatives; 1 health representative; and 4 - 6 additional citizens.”

“The Organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. The Executive Committee does not have any decision-making authority according to Iowa Code.”

“The Form 990 is provided to the Directors of the Board before filing. The Organization's Executive Director and Finance Committee review the 990 before it is filed.”

“The Organization has a formal conflict of interest policy which officers review annually. They use this form to understand the expectations and then disclose any actual or potential conflicts. The Board Chair signs off and then the Board monitors implementation regularly at all meetings. If additional conflicts come up, Members are expected to disclose these immediately and abstain from voting.”

“The Board of Directors reviews and determines the compensation for the Executive Director. Comparability data is used and the discussion and decision is documented. There are no other officers compensated by the organization.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public through public distribution electronically and on paper in a monthly packet format. Some documents are also available on the Organization's website.”

“Early childhood immunization program started in the fall of fiscal year 2016 through the Visiting Nurse Association.”

“Dubuque County Early Childhood no longer funds an outdoor enhancements program at Hills and Dales Child Care Center.”

“Directors : Program service expenses 179,163. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 179,163. Coordinators : Program service expenses 87,157. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 87,157. Consultants : Program service expenses 195,201. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 195,201. Contracted services : Program service expenses 22,526. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,526.”

“The Organization does not have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. The Board assumes this responsibility.”