Wright County Community Action Inc.

“The executive committee is currently comprised of 4 directors voted by the board to serve as officers (chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, treasurer). All are part of the governing body. The board may elect other officers as deemed necessary with the provisions of the bylaws. The executive committee may act in crisis and emergency situations on behalf of the full board, providing that action is ratified by the full board at the earliest possible date. The executive committee may transact routine and ordinary business between board meetings and not anything considered substantial in nature which requires full board approval. They coordinate function and communication of other committees, assist with recruitment and selection of low income and private sector board members, and advise the board regarding revisions of bylaws. The chair shall serve as the ceo and shall sign all official documents of the agency as authorized by the board, and may co-sign checks in the treasurer's absence. The treasurer shall have custody of all monies and securities of the agency in such bank or banks as the board may designate. The treasurer shall co-sign checks and ensure the accounts of the agency are audited at least annually.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“This is defined in the bylaws and personnel policies. Board sign an annual conflict of interest statement to disclose of any conflicts in advance; and in any conversation and/or vote a member is expected to recuse themselves from voting if a conflict exists whether it was part of the known list or not. The board minutes identify a member excusing themselves. Board members are specifically required to abstain from a vote if a conflict of interest exists.”

“The board of directors, along with the personnel and executive committees, determine the executive director's compensation through 1) annual performance review and 2) reference to the mn council of non-profits wage & salary survey and the mn department of employment & economic development wage survey. This process was last completed in 2022.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are submitted to public agencies and are available to the public upon request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 103,101. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 103,101. Other professional services: program service expenses 483,867. Management and general expenses 102,531. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 586,398.”