Community Action Inc.

“Changes throughout the bylaws included: "replaced "self-sufficiency" with "economic independence" "replaced executive director with chief executive officer other changes included: " article iii, section ii - elected officials alternate was clarified to be one "who serves consistently." " article iii, section iv and article xi, section i - removed long list of non-discriminatory characteristics to limit to federal eeo characteristics and "any other characteristics protected by federal or state law." " article iv, section v - added section to clarify any director may resign at any time with written notice and will be effective upon receipt unless specified date in resignation notice. " article v, section ii - removed "limited basis" for directors participating in meetings electronically. " article v, section v and article vi, section i - removed assistant secretary as an officer position.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by management and the board of directors prior to filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy covering the agency's board members is defined in the organization's bylaws. All board members are required to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest statement or when there is a change in the board member's status regarding a conflict of interest. A written policy is contained in the employee handbook. Employees are required to support the mission, policies, procedures and goals and conduct themselves in an ethical manner. Employees are permitted to request permission to perform work pertaining to or similar to work performed by community action, inc., by submitting a written request to their immediate supervisor 30 days prior to the proposed commencement of the work start date. The employee's immediate supervisor will review the request and forward it with their recommendation to the executive director for final decision making authority.”

“The board of directors is responsible for employing and evaluating the executive director's compensation and performance.”

“The executive director is responsible for employing and evaluating the officers and key employees of the organization and determining compensation, subject to the approval of the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on its website, www.jccap.org, or upon request.”

“Domestic violence intervention/prevention - provides emergency shelter, 24 hour hotline, educatonal programs, options counseling, legal advocacy and group support to victims of domestic violence. Family/food services - provides limited assistance for rent, mortgage, utility bills, and food; offers assistance in the completion of snap applications. Case management - staff work closely with families to develop goal plans so they may work towards overcoming barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. Housing - maintains decent, safe, and affordable housing. Nurturing parenting - provides home based case management fucusing on parenting work, strategies, and skills. Financial fitness - proides home based case management focused on household spending and budget monitoring. Adult education - provides individual instruction for adults via tutor or classroom to improve skills in reading, math, job readiness, college/technology training, computer, or to prepare for the general education development (ged) exam. Youth opportunities - community action, inc. Partners with others to provide youth with mentoring activities, financial literacy, and work readiness education and skills. Senior corps - rsvp - utilizes talents of persons age 55 and over to meet community needs through volunteering at non-profit organizations.”