Brighton Properties Inc

“The board of directors for Brighton Properties, Inc. is appointed by the board of Brighton Center, Inc.”

“Before filing the IRS form 990, the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer sends the IRS form 990 to the board members for their review. Any concerns that the board members have regarding the 990 are addressed.”

“Annually, members of the board of directors complete an information form that includes listing their place of business, other board/organization affiliations, and disclosure of conflict of interest. New board members attend a board orientation meeting where all policies are reviewed. Board members are asked to abstain on any vote where a possible conflict of interest exists. Decisions that need full board approval are typically reviewed at the executive committee meeting that is held monthly; furthermore, the full board meets quarterly. The Board Chair and the President & CEO are present at the executive committee meetings where items that need board approval are discussed. The Board Chair or President & CEO may identify potential conflicts of interests of other board members during the discussion of the items that needs board approval. This conflict of interest will be stated during the full board meeting.”

“Employee evaluations are completed annually. Each employee is given a merit score based upon his/her performance. The Human Resources Director compiles a confidential report of all employees evaluations which is then given to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). The CFAO will calculate percentage increases for employees using information from the evaluation report, the agency budget, and the employee's earnings during the fiscal year. The CFAO reviews the percentage increases with the President& CEO and the Vice President. The President & CEO, Vice President and CFAO approve the agency wide percentage increase and employees typically receive their salary increases on July 1 of each year. Typically, the Human Resources Director conducts an executive compensation comparison by reviewing wage and benefit survey reports from a third party. The Human Resources Director creates a confidential executive compensation comparison report for review by the Brighton Center Executive Committee. The Brighton Center Board Chair reports to the Brighton Center Executive Committee of the Board of Directors the compensation comparison review.”

“The 990 is available on Brighton Center's Website www.brightoncenter.com.”

“All staff and board members have access to governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at all times. Brighton Center publicizes an annual report that includes the year end program and financial results. This annual report is distributed to the general public. The audited financial statements are sent to funders and the Better Business Bureau. The 990 is available on Brighton Center's Website www.brightoncenter.com.”

“Change in limited partnership interest -42,112. Transfer of Net Assets from related party 25,551.”

“The organization did not change its oversight or selection process during the current tax year.”