Emmaus Inc.

“With respect to the president's responsibility the following phrase was added "the president shall engage in any and all such further acts required to execute and deliver any and all such documents, contracts, instruments and certificates as may be necessary, convenient or desirable to effectuate the purpose and carry out the actions of the corporation." the qualifications for the board was changed to include two (2) directors from a low-income neighborhood or residents who themselves have experienced homelessness.”

“The audit committee approves the tax return in a timely manner. The form 990 is made electronically available to all members of the board of directors for comment prior to filing.”

“Disclosure of conflict of interest is in the by-laws of emmaus and reads as follows: "each member and director shall disclose to the board of directors any financial or other relationship that might reasonably be construed as inconsistent with the discharge of such member and director's undivided fiduciary duties to the corporation." new board members are asked to sign a conflict of interest document and all board members are required to report conflicts when they become aware when such conflicts become sufficient.”

“Emmaus by-laws state that the executive director's salary is determined by a sub-committee of the board (the personnel committee) made up of various board members who determine salary based on performance and other market factors. Jeanine murphy's original salary as executive director was determined by the personnel committee and executive committee after an external review process with personnel consulting agencies including comparable data. Any subsequent increases were reviewed by the personnel committee and approved by the board president before implemented. A review of the executive director's salary is completed each year in may. The executive committee of the board of directors uses outside documentation (990's of similar organizations, oral communication within the community, etc.) to determine the reasonableness of other officers compensation.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, form 990 and financial statements are made available to the public by visiting emmaus from monday through friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Emmaus will also honor requests by mail if an office visit is impossible. The form 990 and audited financial statements are also available via the massachusetts attorney general's website.”