Metro Meals on Wheels Inc.

“Local independent organizations of Meals on Wheels programs (legally separately organized as 501(c)(3) entities) are members of Metro Meals on Wheels, Inc. The members pay dues to Metro Meals on Wheels, Inc. and in return receive benefits, support and certain voting rights in the operation of Metro Meals on Wheels,Inc.”

“Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the membership for a two year term. At any duly held meeting of the membership, one or more members may be removed with or without cause by a vote of the majority of the members present.”

“A member may be terminated or suspended by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members entitled to vote.”

“Board reviews irs form 990 for commentary prior to filing; board discusses any changes or corrections and incorporates such changes and corrections; board then reviews final form prior to filing. Board then formally approves filing in writing”

“The Organizations Conflict of Interest Policy holds each member of the board of directors and all staff of the Organization fully responsible for disclosing potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure is to include the type of potential conflict, the nature of the activity or situation, description of the major parties involved, potential financial interests and rewards for the board or staff member, any possible violations of laws and regulations and of the Organizations plans and policies, and any other information which the board or staff member feels necessary in order for the board to evaluate the disclosure. Each board and staff member shall annually review a copy of the Organizations Conflict of Interest Policy in effect with acknowledgement in writing.”

“Salary of executive director reviewed annually. Salary reviewed by comparison with other entities of similar size and mission. Board also takes into account job duties and job performance.”

“Other officer and key personnel salaries determined by reference to other entities of similar size and mission; management also considers job duties and job performance reviews.”

“Governing documents and any changes thereto are made availble to public upon request.”

“The organization entered into a three year lease for commercial kitchen space and a management agreement with open arms mn for the purpose of starting a nonprofit kitchen to benefit member agnecies by offering a greater variey of menu options at below market rates.”