Southwestern Pa Corporation

“The board is emailed a link to a password protected website on which the entire form 990 can be viewed.”

“Upon appointment officers and directors must declare in writing all substantial business interests or representational interests to a known past, current, or potential financial benefit. This declaration must be updated annually to reflect any changes. The ceo will enforce this policy, inquiring at the opening of board meetings of any perceived or actual conflicts of interest. Employees are required to review the conflict of interest policy contained in the employee handbook and certify that they have read and understand the conflict of interest policy. "no board member with any substantial business interests or representational interests in proposals or requests shall vote on any matter, which would involve conflicts of interest. No employee, officer, agent, family member, or board member of spc shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved." members or employees who believe that a conflict may exist shall request a ruling from the ceo. In the event that the ceo rules contrary to an employee's/member's perception, the matter shall be brought to the executive committee for a ruling. The executive committee ruling shall be final.”

“Ceo/executive director review process: the ceo's compensation is reviewed by a committee appointed by the board chairman and includes the chairman, vice chair and secretary-treasurer of the commission. A review includes a statement of accomplishments and goals by the ceo, a summary of annual change in the national cost of living index taken from the u.s. Department of labor, and periodic salary information from comparable positions similar to those originally benchmarked for the position. The chairman executes the compensation recommended by the committee within the board approved salary compensation budget. Officer/director review process: salaries are reviewed annually by the executive director and compensation increases are awarded based on budget conditions, performance scores, and consumer price index information. Salary surveys are also conducted periodically by human resources and outside consultants to ensure comparability to market conditions. Approval by the board of directors is required for all salary compensation budgets.”

“Documents are available upon request at the corporation office.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 9,306,807. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,306,807.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”