Family Tree Inc.

“The executive committee consists of the officers of the family tree. The executive committee conducts the business of the family tree between the regular meetings of the board, subject to the control and guidance of the board, and performs such other duties as the board may assign to it. In the absence of a special or standing committee to address personal issues. The executive committee will also act as the personnel committee.”

“The operation of the building is provided by a property management company.”

“The organization's management team reviews the form 990 and then presents it to the finance committee for approval. The full board receives a copy of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to disclose any and all conflicts of interest upon nomination to the board under the standards of conduct policy. Board members are required to update their disclosures when and if there are any changes and annually. Staff are covered under the conflict of interest policy in the employee handbook. Members with a conflict of interest are prohibited from voting on the issue. Actual and potential conflicts are monitored at the board/management level.”

“The board of directors evaluates the executive director on an annual basis. The executive committee sets the review calender and process. Using salary guidelines for executive director positions published by the council of nonprofits, the salary is established based on this data and performance. The process was last reviewed and approved in 2013. In 2013 the executive director, and an outside human resources consultant conducted a review of salary ranges and compensation for agency staff. Data was pulled from the minnesota council of nonprofits salary survey as well as the minnesota medical salary survey.”

“Family tree clinic's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are all available upon request. In addition, the financial statements are published in the organization's annual report.”