Living United for Change in Arizona

“The bylaws were modified to add language regarding indemnification for eligible persons regarding matters related to any actual or threatened civil, criminal, or administrative action, arbitration proceeding, claim, suit, proceeding, or appeals therefrom, or any criminal, administrative, or congressional or other bodys investigation, hearing, or other proceeding. An eligible person for these purposes is defined as any person who at any time was or is a director, a member of any committee or subcommittee, an officer, an agent, an employee, or a volunteer of the corporation. This indemnification is defined, limitations are detailed, and the impact of other rights provided by the bylaws is discussed as well as detailing interim indemnification and the ability to authorize insurance.”

“The organization has individual members. The cost of membership is 10/month per individual. The members are encouraged to participate in organization activities and can serve on the board, however, they do not select or vote on board members or officers. They assist by helping to determine the issues we will focus on within the communities in which we operate.”

“The executive director distributes the tax return to the board for review and approval prior to its being filed.”

“At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member list and acknowledge any known conflicts.”

“The board may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The board shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. The board may rely upon salary studies, as well as data regarding compensation paid by at least three specific peer organizations of similar size to determine reasonable compensation. The terms of such compensation, information relied upon to determine the terms of any compensation, and its source shall be recorded in writing. An individual who is a voting member of the board or a committee with the board delegated powers and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the organization for services is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation.”

“The organization will provide in a timely manner copies of governing documents and tax returns when requested in writing or in person.”

“The organization hired various program consultants for immigration, renewing daca, citizenship, voting, education, and advocacy.”