Indiana 211 Partnership Inc

“The in211 membership is open to all indiana 211 centers that sign a center agreement each calendar year. There are 2 classes of membership. General members: general membership in the corporation shall be limited to those governmental and non-profit organizations that (i) have as part of their stated mission or purpose providing or supporting the provision of information and referral services or human services; and (ii) have executed a memorandum of understanding with the corporation or unincorporated association that preceded it. Affiliate members: affiliate membership in the corporation shall be limited to those organizations that, while not eligible to be general members, have a mission or purpose that encompasses providing or supporting the provision of information and referral services.”

“All members must be approved by the board of directors. In addition to determining whether a potential member satisfies the requirements for one of the membership classes, the board of directors shall take into consideration in its review of a request for membership such other factors as it deems appropriate. Among the other factors that the board of directors may consider, if appropriate, is a potential member's demonstrated support or lack of support for the provision of information and referral services or close association with a person, firm or entity that has demonstrated support or a lack of support for the provision of information and referral services.”

“All members must be approved by the board of directors. In addition to determining whether a potential member satisfies the requirements for one of the membership classes described above, the board of directors shall take into consideration in its review of a request for membership such other factors as it deems appropriate. Among the other factors that the board of directors may consider, if appropriate, is a potential member?s demonstrated support or lack of support for the provision of information and referral services or close association with a person, firm or entity that has demonstrated support or a lack of support for the provision of information and referral services.”

“The board of directors may suspend or expel a member for cause, including for the non-payment of dues as provided for in article xvi of these by-laws, after notice and an appropriate hearing, and may terminate the membership of any member who becomes ineligible for membership. The members extend approval or disapproval of a member or the board by voting for officers each year at the annual meeting normally held in march.”

“Once per year, members read and sign a document stating they have no situation(s) which would create a conflict of interest.”

“All policies and financial documents are reviewed by the board and members and are available to non-members upon request.”

“The board has oversight responsibilities and is involved in the selection of an independent accountant. The person designated as in211's accountant is responsible for scheduling and supervising the organization's annual audit by an independent cpa firm. The in211 accountant ensures that the audit is conducted in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) and united way guidelines. The in211 board of directors is responsible for choosing an audit firm and for reviewing the annual audit report.”