South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Inc

“The executive committee which shall consist of the seven officers of the board of directors and the president ex-officio. During the intervals between meetings of the membership board of directors, the board may delegate to the executive committee, and/or all the powers of the membership board of directors in the management of the business affairs of the network, other than the power to adopt, amend, or repeal, these bylaws. At the annual meeting of the membership board of directors, the board shall provide the executive committee with guidelines specifying the dollar amount of those contracts and other financial commitments, which shall require approval of the membership board of directors. The duties and responsibilities of the executive committee, from time to time by the membership board of directors, shall include the following: 1-the executive committee shall have the responsibility for investigation of project needs and feasibility, the packaging/marketing or proposed projects, and the establishment of approved projects, the operational supervision of such projects, and the evaluation of projects, and 2-the executive committee shall establish procedures for approving proposed projects, setting up budgets, naming fiscal agents, developing, and implementing personnel procedures, and negotiating salary agreements.”

“Organizational members - membership dues are paid. Services are provided to these members. Agency members receive reimbursement for travel to meetings as funding allows. The board of directors is comprised of representatives from organizational member agencies. Individual members - memberships paid by individuals. These members receive newsletters, correspondence, and are invited to training sessions held by the organization. Travel reimbursement is generally not provided to individual members. Individual members are not voting members according to the bylaws. Survivors - any person self- identifying as a survivor of violence may be eligible for limited membership benefits for no cost. Survivors have no board voting rights. Survivors may participate on network committees and may vote within the committee process. Individual members may be reimbursed travel expenses to attend network meetings and trainings as scholarships are available. Students - any person providing verification of postsecondary education may be eligible for limited membership benefits. Students have no board voting rights. Students may participate on network committees and may vote within the committee process. Students may be reimbursed travel expenses to attend network meetings and trainings as scholarships are available.”

“Organizational members elect the officers of the governing body. Each member has one vote.”

“The following require member approval: adoption of amendments to the articles of incorporation; acceptance of a restatement of articles of incorporation; and the right to referendum in regards to amendments to the bylaws.”

“The executive director and the accountant review the 990 in detail. After their review, the 990 is provided to each board member. The executive director presents the 990 to the board of directors at the meeting held prior to its filing if so requested by any board member. Whether presented in a board meeting or not, the 990 is not filed until each board member has been given a copy of it and given ample time to review it.”

“Officers, directors and employees are covered by this policy. Conflicts are determined and reviewed by the governing board or committee. If conflict arises, the interested person may make a presentation to the governing board or committee or the chairperson of the governing body or committee may appoint a disinterested person to investigate. After the said presentation or appointment, the governing board or committee will then vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee is responsible for the executive director's annual performance review. Comparability data is used to determine adjustments in combination with what the organization can afford. The process is undertaken annually.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“The executive director acts as both the top management official and the top financial official of the organization.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 590. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 590. Legal advocate attorney fees: program service expenses 136,821. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,821. Transitional housing: program service expenses 95,509. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 95,509. Disability: program service expenses 7,860. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,860. Rural outreach: program service expenses 197,911. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 197,911. Other contractual program fees: program service expenses 43,613. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,613. Justice for families: program service expenses 148,415. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 148,415. Gtea: program service expenses 1,533. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,533. Sexual assault response: program service expenses 84,721. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 84,721.”

“Change in beneficial interest in community foundation 667.”