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“Executive committee: the officers serve as the members of the executive committee. Except for the power to amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, the executive committee has all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.”

“The form 990 was reviewed by management and then reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Copies of the form 990 were provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers officers, employees and members of the organization's board of directors. Covered individuals 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 a conflict of interest arising. Prior to board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a conflict of interest, a director or committee member having a conflict of interest and who is in attendance at the meeting shall disclose all facts material to the conflict of interest. Such disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. 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 compensation of the executive director is determined using an external survey using a compsite of three comparable organizational factors. The executive director's salary is determined based on annual performance and position in the salary range. This process was last undertaken in october 2016 and included an outside assessment by a third party for the executive director's salary. All employees (including the executive director) are paid within a base salary system that includes salary ranges positioned in the 3rd quartile of the market (data from minnesota council of nonprofits compensation survey), performance ratings from a performance appraisal process, and a merit increase guide that indicates an increase percent based on the employee's performance and position in the salary range. The process was last performed in december 2015.”

“The documents are made available for public inspection upon request.”

“The organization's financial statements are made available to the public in the annual report which is made available on the organization's website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to public upon request.”

“Other professional services: program service expenses 243,147. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 17,997. Total expenses 261,144. Contract services: program service expenses 249,588. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 249,588. Payroll & human resources: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 52,808. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,808. Technology: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 75,255. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,255.”

“Gain on sale of capitalized asset 185,553.”

“There was no change from prior year.”