Georgia Association for The

“Individuals that join the national or regional and state organization and pay annual dues are considered members of the organization.”

“Members elect the officers and district representatives of the governing body. The committee chairs are appointed by the president and ratified by the board.”

“Members must approve any changes to the by-laws of the organization.”

“The president and treasurer review the 990 and give the recommendation for approval to the board. The board then reviews and approves the 990 return for submission.”

“Conflict of interest policy is monitored by the president through general observations and discussions with board members and employees and review of annual questionnaires. If a conflict of interest is disclosed, it is submitted to the board for review and decision of proper resolution and recorded in the minutes.”

“The association director salary is included in the annual budget, which is reviewed and approved by the finance committee, the executive committee and the full board. They review the association director's performance , capacity on fundraising and organization management and consider market compensation equivalents.”

“No other officers or key employees receive compensation.”

“Information about the organization is maintained on the organization's website (www.gaeyc.org). Governing documents and policies, including the conflict of interest policy, may be obtained by the public upon request to gaeyc, p.o. Box 49361, atlanta, ga 30359.”

“To encourage and support healthy development in young children by working with others (1) to increase public awareness of the importance of early childhood education, and (2) to improve the quality of programs for young children through learning opportunities for early childhood educators.”

“Improvement of education, growth and development of young children through training and coordination of efforts for members and others in the early childhood education field improving the quality of early learning experiences for children and families. Gaeyc held its annual conference september 29, 2023 for child care providers and educators and parents of children, birth through age 8. Gagyc provided early childhood education seminars and training throughout the year. Gagyc also administers a program to connect early childhood education leaders with one another and with resources so they have a sustainable professional network based on concepts of equity and wellness and to engage early childhood leaders in focusing on their own wellness and mental health and the mental health of staff and to increase access to high quality professional development.”