Girls Inc Foundation

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. The form 990 is then reviewed by girls incorporation of metropolitan dallas, a related organization, staff. After the initial review, it is sent to the full board of girls incorporated of metropolitan dallas for their review and approval. The form 990 is then submitted to the irs.”

“Each year in august, all board trustees must sign a new conflict of interest policy. The policy statements that are signed by the board of trustees are filed in the executive offices. Each member of the board of directors of girls inc. Foundation is in a position of trust and has a fundamental responsibility to exercise impartial judgment to promote and advance the mission of girls incorporated. Because of the public service mission of girls inc. Foundation, it is important that the community have confidence in the management and administration of the organization. Each board member, non-board member serving on a board committee, and employee of girls inc. Foundation shall exercise good faith and honesty in all dealings and transactions related to his or her duties to the agency. No board member, non-board member serving on a board committee or employee shall use his or her position or knowledge gained from the organization in such a way as to permit a conflict to arise between the interest of the agency and his or her own individual interest. Board members, non-board members serving on a board committee, and employees must be aware thatoutside obligations and financial interest may result in a conflict of interest that may affect the objectivity or the appearance of objectivity of their decisions and the effectiveness of their performance. It is the duty of board members, non-board members serving on a board committee, and employees to be aware of and disclose the possibility of a conflict of interest between their responsibilities to the agency and their other personal or business obligations. If a matter arises in which a board member, non-board member serving on a board committee, or employee has, or may have, or becomes aware of a conflict of interest, the board member, and non-board member serving on a board committee or employee shall promptly disclose the matter. In the case of a board member, disclosure shall be made to the chair of the board ofdirectors. In the case of a non-board member serving on a board committee, disclosure shall be made to the chair of the committee who shall refer the matter to the executive committee. In the case of a task force member, or employee, disclosure shall be made to the chief executive officer, who will address the matter or refer it to the executive committee if needed. The executive committee shall take up the conflict at its next meeting or at a specially convened meeting and, if the executive committee determines that a conflict of interest exists, the executive committee shall recommend to the board that the interested board member, non-board member serving on a board committee refrain from any participation in the relevantdecision-making process. If it is a matter involving employees, the ceo will recommend the employee refrain from participation.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available for public inspection at the girls incorporated of metropolitan dallas' corporate office with 2 business day notice.”

“The oversight and selection process has not changed from the prior tax year.”