Evansville Arc Inc.

“Members or stockholders who elect members of the governing body ----------------------------------------------------------------- voting members - may be self-advocates, parents, relatives, guardians, advocates or interested citizens concerned with promoting the general welfare of, and service to, all disabled persons and, in particular, those persons with severe disabilities. Honorary members (non-voting) - persons may be recognized for their service and contribution to the organization as honorary members of the corporation. Only paying members are invited to the annual membership meeting where the election of officers takes place. The vanderburgh county commissioners appoint a representative to the board since they are a funder/grantor of the arc of evansville.”

“Decisions of governing body subject to approval by members or stockholders ----------------------------------------------------------------- during the annual meeting of the members, the membership approves/elects the officers of the board, new board members, and board members requesting a second term that are nominated by the board of directors. Changes to the articles of incorporation and bylaws are also approved by the membership based on recommened changes from the board of directors. Special meetings of the membership may be called by the chairman of arc's board.”

“Process to review the form 990 -------------------------------- board members are notified that the form 990 is available for review in advance to a board meeting. The chair of the finance committee will review the contents again at the board meeting - copies are distributed and discussed.”

“Process for monitoring compliance with conflict of interest policy ----------------------------------------------------------------- the organization has a written policy and disclosure statement. The disclosure statement is updated annually by officers, directors, and key employees. The policy requires that individuals notify the president of any changes throughout the year. All disclosures required under the organization's policy must be reviewed by the vp of human resources. The vp of human resources will review the disclosure with the president who makes the final determination as to which interests are in conflict and which, if any, can be resolved. Employees are prohibited from exercising decision-making authority or exerting influence concerning any organization or transaction in which they or a family member have a personal interest. If such conflict arises, it would be removed by either removing the employee, or by ensuring this employee could not be involved in any decision making related to the conflict.”

“Compensation review for top management officials ------------------------------------------------ compensation is determined based on market surveys for comparable position, performance in the position, and other pertinent factors relating to compensation. The executive committee of the board is responsible for approving the salary. A compensation review is conducted on an annual basis, and the most recent review was completed in 2019.”

“Compensation review for other officers/key employees ------------------------------------------------------ compensation for key employees is determined based on market surveys for comparable positions, performance in the position, and other pertinent factors relating to compensation. The executive committee of the board is responsible for approving the salary of the key employees. All key employees are evaluated on an annual basis. The most recent compensation reviews were completed in 2019.”

“Governing documents available to the public --------------------------------------------- governing documents, the conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are all available upon request.”

“Changes in program services ----------------------------- the child life center (as described in form 990, part iii, line 4b) ceased operations in october 2019.”