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“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and The Board of Directors for propriety and completeness.”

“At any time that a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest is identified, the President of the Board or a Chair of the applicable committee will ensure that such conflict of interest is placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Board of Directors of the committee, as applicable, will include, to the extent available when the notice is sent, a description of the conflict of interest matter to be discussed. The Board of Directors or the committee, as applicable, must decide, in good faith, reasonably justified by the material facts, whether the action, contract, or transaction would be in the best interest of the Organization and conducted as "at arm's length" transaction and approved.”

“The Board of Directors is responsible for hiring and establishing the compensation (salary and benefits) of the Executive Director/CEO by identifying compensation that is "reasonable and not excessive" but that also is attractive enough to retain the best possible talent to lead the Organization. The process for determining the appropriate compensation is conducting a review of what similarly-sized peer organizations, in our same geographic location, offer their senior leaders.”

“The Board of Directors is responsible for hiring and establishing the compensation (salary and benefits) of any other officers and key employees by identifying compensation that is "reasonable and not excessive" but that also is attractive enough to retain the best possible talent to lead the Organization. The process for determining the appropriate compensation is conducting a review of what similarly-sized peer organizations, in our same geographic location, offer their senior leaders.”

“To demonstrate a commitment to transparency and to make it easier for those seeking financial information to view these documents, the Organization implemented the required policy and procedures to ensure transparency to the general public by providing any and all information requested provided that such information is not considered confidential and is not protected by the law and that its release is not deemed in violation of the governing laws.”