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“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and finance manager before filing with the internal revenue service. The board has the opportunity to review it at the next board meeting.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all responsible persons, which includes any person serving as a board member, officer, or employee for have dreams. Each new responsible person shall be required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy and to acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. Each responsible person shall annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions, or circumstances in which the responsible person is involved that he or she believes could contribute to conflict of interest arising. A person who has a conflict of interest shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. Such person shall not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. The person having a conflict of interest may not vote on the contract or transaction and shall not be present in the meeting room when the vote is taken, unless the vote is by secret ballot. Such a person's ineligibility to vote shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. In the event it is not entirely clear that a conflict of interest exists, the individual with the potential conflict shall disclose the circumstances to the president of the board or executive director, who shall determine if a conflict of interest exists subject to this policy.”

“Salary amounts including the executive director are reviewed and approved during the budget process. The board treasurer usually presents comparability data for key employee positions to be reviewed by the board prior to approval.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”