North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commi

“The audit and finance committee reviewed the completed 990 and present the completed report with recommendations to the board.”

“An ethical conduct policy is part of the north central personnel policies and employees handbook that states all employees, officers and directors must disclose in writing to the chairman of the board any possible conflicts of interest or interested transactions. All employees are required to sign a statement that states they have read and understand what is disclosed in the manual, any offense of which could result in disciplinary action. The executive director monitors compliance with the policy - verifying that signed statements are submitted.”

“The executive director compensation is determined by the board. Periodically, surveys are compiled to re-evaluate the salary scale levels to make sure they are comparable to similar positions in the region, all positions when vacated and/or created go through a review process to determine the correct level of compensation based on the current salary scale. Any changes to the current scale have to be approved by the north central board of directors. Review and approval is documented in the board minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The executive committee is composed of one county commissioner and one industry member from each represented county on the full board and the appointed officers. An additional officer may be appointed by the board and will serve as secretary-treasurer. All of the executive committee members are members of the full board. The executive committee shall have and exercise the authority of the board of directors in the management of the business of the commission and shall have power in general to do all things in and about the control and management of the business, property and affairs of the commission.”

“Contractual & consulting: program service expenses 1,527,672. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,527,672. Maintenance/service agreements: program service expenses 39,386. Management and general expenses 17,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,386. Janitorial: program service expenses 24,824. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 24,824.”