Ephrata Area Rehab Services

“Accounting firm that prepares the form 990 reviews the form with the board of ears before it is filed.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of any committees with the governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting where the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

“The compensation of the executive director is reviewed and approved using data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. Board considerations and approvals are documented in board minutes.”

“A copy of the policy manual, corporate by-laws, articles of incorporation and financial statements are available upon request of the executive director.”

“To promote the education and general welfare of mentally disabled persons of all ages, regardless of race, color or creed; to own, control, operate and direct facilities which provide training and rehabiliation services to physically, mentally or socially disabled individuals through integrated programs involving educational, psychosocial, therapeutic or special activities; to encourage the training and education of disabled persons so that they may achieve their fullest physical, mental, social and vocational potential; to promote the idea that disabled persons are capable of leading full and productive lives; to do all things incidental thereto.”