The Arc - Jefferson Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

“The rights of membership are not related to the amount received, each person gets one vote and each household gets two votes if they choose. Although interim appointments are allowed, all members of the board of directors are elected by the membership at our general membership meeting.”

“Membership must approve all changes to articles of incorporation and bylaws”

“The arc's executive director and accountant participate in the initial review of the 990. Following that, the finance committee reviews and approves the 990 prior to it being finalized. The board of directors receives a copy of the 990 prior to it being filed.”

“All board members fill out a "conflict of interest" form and those are reviewed on an annual basis. In addition, as each board meeting begins, the board president asks if anyone has a conflict of interest based on the meeting agenda. All disclosed conflicts are entered into the minutes of the meeting and individuals disclosing conflicts of interest recuse themselves from voting on those specific agenda items.”

“Our process included hiring an outside consultant and conducting a salary survey, as well as looking at local salary data for similar organizations. The executive director's compensation was approved by the board of directors, providing an opportunity for deliberation. The executive director was given a salary increase in 2015 that was equivalent to the percentage increase that all staff received. Staff increases are based on market data and available funds.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request. In addition, the audited financial statements and the annual form 990 are available on the organization's website.”

“The members approved changing the fiscal year end from 12/31 to 6/30 in november of 2014. The organization has completed an 18 month audit encompassing the period from 1/1/15-6/30/16.”

“18 month audit/12 month 990 778,046 18 month audit/12 month 990 -471,872 total 306,174”