Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

“The composition of the Executive Committee is the officers of the Board: Chair of the Board, Vice Chair of the Board, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee is empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Directors in the intervals between meetings, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors.”

“The organization updated its articles of incorporation to include the following article: Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County shall serve as the state- and federal-designated community action agency for Hennepin County, as appointed by the local governing authorities of Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis. The agency shall remain as the designated community action agency for suburban Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis until such authority is terminated through the necessary local and state processes. The organization updated its bylaws to change the term of public sector directors from one year to two years.”

“The Finance Committee receives, reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to filing. Copies of the 990 are provided to the Executive Committee members and later to the full Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“ANNUALLY, ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT INDICATING THAT THEY WILL DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OR potential CONFLICTS. IF THEY FEEL A CONFLICT ARISES THEY ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL; FOR THE BOARD THAT WOULD BE THE BOARD CHAIR, FOR STAFF THAT WOULD BE THE executive DIRECTOR. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO explain THEIR CONFLICT AND excuse THEMSELVES FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. STAFF MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT WOULD BENEFIT THEM OR THEIR FAMILIES. THE executive COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF CONTINUALLY REVIEW TO ASSURE WE DO NOT ENTER INTO CONFLICT SITUATIONS. IF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS QUALIFY FOR OUR SERVICES WE HAVE VARIOUS METHODS OF HANDLING IT; IF THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS BEING ACCESSED, THE STAFF AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE REVIEW ELIGIBILITY AND MAKES THE DECISION. IF BOARD MEMBERS REQUIRE OUR SERVICES, MEMBERS OF THE executive COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE executive DIRECTOR AND THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT MANAGER WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE ACCESS. IF STAFF UTILIZE OUR SERVICES, THEN THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT MANAGER AND THE executive DIRECTOR REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ACCESS.”

“The boards personnel committee annually reviews the executive directors performance and recommends salary increases as they feel are appropriate. In january the chair of the personnel committee has all board members, management, staff, and randomly selected regular staff complete a questionnaire on the executive directors performance. The personnel committee reviews that information and makes recommendations to the chair of the personnel committee. The chair of the personnel committee then meets with the executive director, setting goals and making recommendations. Records of the process are maintained by the chair of the committee. Salary adjustments are compared to the council of nonprofits statewide and regional salary review. In addition, comparisons are made against other twin cities managers. Annually in october all managers start a review process on all of their employees. These reviews are to be completed prior to the executive director receiving his review. A standardized performance report is completed on each employee. The manager meets with the employee and reviews their performance, sets standards for the next year and makes recommendations as required. Records are retained on each individual. Salary adjustments are reviewed and compared to the council of nonprofits statewide and regional salary review.”

“THE 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. ALL OTHER documents ARE AVAILABLE upon REQUEST IN EITHER PAPER OR DIGITAL FORMAT.”

“In August 2016 the organization received the designation as the community action agency for the City of Minneapolis. 18 organizations received subawards to provide services in the City of Minneapolis, and the organization began offering services in the new service territory.”