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 note 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.”

“The by-laws were updated to make the following changes: eliminate the language supporting open meeting law, inclusion of the finance committee and treasurer as chair of said committee, clarity of quorum and majority vote (50% quorum, 51% majority vote), and clarity on drafts or checks must be signed by the chair or treasurer.”

“The finance committee reviews the 990 and recommends to the full board for approval. The board then reviews the 990 and approves prior to filing.”

“This is defined in the bylaws and personnel policies. Board members 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. Performance reviews for executive director were held on march 14, 2023, and december 26, 2024. Wage increases were not done in 2024, with the exception of an agency-wide cost of living allowance. The board and executive director have agreed that ed will not get a pay increase until we complete an updated agency-wide wage study and initiate a wage band system.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public on our website or upon request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 155,841. Management and general expenses 66,149. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 221,990. Other professional services: program service expenses 436,982. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 436,982.”

“To roll forward net assets 132,516.”