East Durham Childrens Initiative

“Bylaws were amended during the 2023 fiscal year. Amended language is as follows: article ii founding members, section 1. Founding members article removed article ii board of directors, section 1. General powers the property, business, and affairs of the corporation shall be overseen by its board of directors in accordance with these bylaws and the purposes of the corporation. The board is responsible for the overall policy and direction of the corporation and delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations to the ceo. Specific powers of the board of directors include but are not limited to: a. Defining the mission, goals, and objectives of the corporation and assigning priorities among the goals and objectives when necessary; b. Selecting the corporation's ceo and periodically reviewing his or her performance; c. Approving major personnel policies; d. Reviewing and approving the corporation's budget; e. Raising the financial resources required to meet the corporation's goals and objectives, as coordinated by the ceo, and establishing general fund-raising policies. Article ii board of directors, section 2. Number and qualifications the number of directors shall be not less than fourteen nor more than twenty- five. The directors shall include parents and/or guardians within the dci ecosystem and persons who have participated in dci programming. Directors shall have a demonstrated commitment to advancing the corporation's purpose. Diversity of age, gender, race, and professional occupation shall be considered in nominating directors for election to the board. Article ii board of directors, section 4. Election directors may be elected to the board of directors at the annual meeting of the board of directors. The ceo of the corporation shall serve as a member of the board of directors ex officio and shall not be subject to the provisions of this article. Article ii board of directors, section 5. Terms of office each director, unless otherwise replaced, shall be elected to serve for a term of three years. No director shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Fulfilling an incomplete term is not considered part of the term limits. After serving two consecutive full terms, a director must vacate his/her position. After one year, the person would be eligible to serve again as a director. Directors may be elected to the board of directors from a slate of potential members presented by the governance committee. All elected directors terms will begin on july 1 following the election. Exceptions to these term limits shall be made for officers whose election to office extends their time on the board beyond the normal term, to the extent necessary to allow completion of their term in office. Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the chair of the board. The resignation shall be effective upon receipt of notice or at a later date if specified in the notice; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any director may be removed at any time by two-thirds vote of the board of directors. Article ii board of directors, section 6. Vacancies any vacancies among the board of directors, which occur prior to the annual meeting, may be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of the board of directors for any unexpired term. Article ii board of directors, section 8. Attendance directors are expected to attend the meetings of the board of directors. Article iii officers, section 1. Officers the officers of the board of directors shall consist of a chair, a vice-chair, a secretary, a treasurer and such additional or subordinate officers as the board of directors may elect. Any two offices may be held by the same person, but no officer may act in more than one capacity where action of two or more officers is required. Article iii officers, section 2. Election the board of directors shall elect from among the directors the chair, vice-cha”

“The ceo, the board chair, and finance committee will review and approve the form 990 prior to filing. The form will be forwarded to the executive committee and full dci board prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and signed at the beginning of each fiscal year by all staff and board members with significant decision making authority. As issues are discussed at meetings if there is a conflict of interest, the board member will identify the conflict, inform the board, and abstain from voting on the issue.”

“The three most recent form 990s (including financial information), the bylaws, articles of incorporation, form 1023 application for exemption, and conflict of interest policy are provided to the public upon request.”

“The three most recent form 990s (including financial information), the bylaws, articles of incorporation, form 1023 application for exemption, and conflict of interest policy are provided to the public upon request.”

“Contracted technology: program service expenses 5,690. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,690. Graphic design: program service expenses 193. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 193. Community contractors: program service expenses 81,291. Management and general expenses -10,350. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 70,941. Evaluation services: program service expenses 137,181. Management and general expenses 33,251. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 170,432. Translation & interpretation: program service expenses 140. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 140. Child care services: program service expenses 150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 150. Human resources consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 30,179. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,179. It contracted services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,840. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,840. Other contracted services: program service expenses 25,501. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,450. Total expenses 27,951.”