Minnesota Council on Crime and Justice

“Form 990 part vi, section b, line 11: the treasurer of organization reviewed the 990 along with management of the organization. Each board member was given a copy of the form 990 and had an opportunity to discuss it at a borad meeting prior to filing the return.”

“The organizaton's conflict of interest policy applies to board members, officers and employees of the organization. All covered indivudal are required to annually review the conflict of interest policy and complete the conflict of interest form.if an idnivudal is not on the board of directors and a conflict arises, that person is required to disclose the material facts ot the board chair. The individual is required to refrain from any action that may affect the orgnaization's involvement in the transaction. If it is not clear whether a conflict exists, the board charir makes the dtermination. If a board of commttee member has a real or potential conflict of itnerest, thay are required to disclose the material facts to the board or committee before any action is takeen on relevant trnasaction. The intersted person is required to leave the room for the discussion of the matter except to provide material facts and respond to questions. The interested person may not vote on the transaction and may not be present for the vote. The above matters are documented in commttee meetings when they occur.”

“Compensation at hiring was negotiated based on the current president's experience and background, as well as a search of ceo compensation levels by the search firm, of agencies of similar size and budget. Since then, there has been an review process with the board chair. The annual review process of other employees has included several job performance standards set by the board and reviewed with the ceo, along with input from staff.”

“The organization will make its governing documents, conflict of interst policy and financial statements available upon request at the counicl's office.”

“A finance committee has oversight responsibility of the audit firms work. The finance committee meets with the finance committee to review audit findings.”