Operation Fresh Start Inc.

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“Amended and restated bylaws operation fresh start, inc., a wisconsin nonstock corporation adopted november 17, 2022 i. Name. The name of the corporation shall be operation fresh start, inc. Ii. Purpose. The purpose of the corporation shall be exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (as amended) and other purposes approved by the board of directors and authorized by chapter 181 of the wisconsin statutes. Iii. Directors. A. Number. The management of the corporation shall be vested in a board of directors consisting of no more than fifteen persons. At no time shall the number of directors be fewer than three. B. Powers of directors. Directors shall be granted the authority to manage the corporation to the extent provided by wisconsin law. Directors may establish policies regarding board of directors composition. C. Term. The term of each director shall be three years. Directors may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. D. Election. Election of directors shall take place at the annual meeting, or any other meeting at the president's discretion. Each voting director may cast one vote for each director position open for election at such meeting. Election shall be by a majority of the voting directors present at the meeting, provided a quorum is present. If no candidate receives a majority of votes in the first round of balloting, the two candidates with the most votes will stand for election in a second round. E. Vacancies. In the event of a vacancy on the board of directors due to death or resignation, and that vacancy causes the number of directors to be fewer than three, the president shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term for that position. F. Meetings of directors. 1. Annual meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of directors held during the month of january during each calendar year, at a location determined by the president. The board of directors shall give at least 30 days' written notice of the annual meeting. 2. Regular meetings. At its annual meeting, the board of directors shall set a schedule of regular board meetings for the period until the next annual meeting. No further notice of regular directors' meetings shall be required. 3. Special meetings. Special meetings of directors may be called by the president or by any director. Special meetings shall be on one days' written notice, which shall describe generally the business to be transacted at the meeting. 4. Voting. Voting shall be by directors present at the meeting. Proxy voting shall not be allowed. Each director shall have one vote at the meetings of the corporation. A director may vote in person or by phone or video conference. A simple majority of directors in attendance shall constitute a quorum. A simple majority of the votes of the directors shall be necessary for the adoption of any matters voted upon by the directors. 5. Remote voting procedures. Conducting meetings remotely shall be permitted to the extent and under the conditions permitted by law. 6. Action without a meeting. Action may be taken by electronic means of communication by unanimous consent. G. Compensation. Directors shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as approved by the board of directors. H. Indemnification. Directors shall be entitled to indemnification for actions as directors to the extent permitted by wisconsin law. I. Committees and policies. The board of directors may establish any standing or special committees as it deems appropriate, provided that such committees may not exercise the powers of the board of directors. The board of directors may establish policies for establishing conduct and/or composition of the board of directors and supporting internal roles. Iv. Officers. A. In general. T”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the finance director and a copy is sent to the finance committee of the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Every staff member is responsible and is aware of the conflict of interest policy. Each staff person signs a statement that they have read and understand the employee handbook that includes the conflict of interest policy. Board members are restricted from participating in and/or voting on agenda items for which they have a direct conflict of interest. The executive director is responsible for assuring there is no conflict of interest with our board members annually.”

“All staff members receive an annual review based upon the individual's position description, independent employee development plan and standard core employment criteria. The board of directors uses this review and the united way of dane county sponsored nonprofit employment survey in determining the compensation package for the executive director.”

“Documents are available by request to be reviewed at operation fresh start building at 2670 milwaukee st, madison, wi 53704.”