Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester

“The following serve as ex officio members of the corporation: the diocesan bishop or, in the absence of the diocesan bishop, the administrator of the roman catholic diocese of rochester; the vicar general as designated by the diocesan bishop; the chancellor; the diocesan director of catholic charities; and the chairperson of the corporation's board of directors.”

“The members of the corporation approve for election by the board of directors names of nominees, received from the nominating committee (with regard to at-large directors) and the regional operating division boards (with regard to directors from the regional boards), to the corporation's board of directors.”

“The members of the corporation also approve amending the bylaws; amending the corporation's certificate of incorporation; approving any change in the philosophy, direction and values of the corporation as an agency operating under the auspices of the roman catholic diocese of rochester; leasing real property to third parties when the lease is for a term of one year or more and the value of the property is $500,000 or more; the purchase of real property when the value of the property considered for purchase is greater than $500,000 or 10% of the regional office average annual operating budget for the immediately preceding three years; the sale of real property when the value of the property considered for sale is greater than $500,000 or 10% of the regional office average annual operating budget for the immediately preceding three years, whichever is less; borrowing, when the aggregate value of indebtedness is greater than $500,000 or 10% of the regional office annual operating budget for the immediately preceding three years, whichever is less; approving the sale of all, or substantially all, of the assets of the corporation; approving the merger or consolidation of the corporation with another not-for-profit corporation; and approving the dissolution of the corporation.”

“Prior to filing federal form 990 a draft form was provided to the board members for their review, questions and comments. The 990 is discussed and approved at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“Annually the organization's officers, board members, and key management employees are required to complete a conflict-of-interest statement. These statements are then reviewed by the chairperson of the board and follow up action is taking if required.”

“The president's compensation is determined by the board members. The president determines the compensation of other key employees and then it is approved and reviewed by the board through the budget approval process.”

“The organization makes all required public disclosure documents available upon request during normal business hours at 94 exchange street, geneva ny, 14453.”

“Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan -353,542. Change in interest of providence development fund comapanies -49,680.”