The Arc of East Central Iowa

“The executive committee shall consist of the current officers of the corporation and the immediate past president of the corporation. (i) the executive committee will meet as called by the president or vice president. (ii) the executive committee shall hear employee grievances and assist and advise the executive director on matters of personnel policy. (iii) the executive committee may review, revise and present recommendations to the board with regard to proposals presented for board action; thereby assuring that proposals brought before the board have been carefully researched and analyzed.”

“The arc is a membership based organization and offers numerous levels of monetary commitment (from $35 to $1,000+). A membership allows for voting at the annual meeting and allows members to serve on the board of directors.”

“All members are notified of the annual meeting date and the agenda that will be presented. At the meeting the annual report is presented and directors and officers are elected according to the bylaws. The members shall have the right, power and authority to i) elect individuals as officers and as members of the board of directors; ii) remove individuals as officers and from the board of directors; and iii) review, alter and rescind the actions of the board of directors.”

“Any action of the board of directors may be altered or rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the members at a meeting in which a quorum is present, provided that any such alteration or rescission will not be permitted if doing so would affect the rights of a third party.”

“First review is completed by the finance committee. Once a final draft of the 990 is provided with the finance committee's requested changes, the finance committee votes to approve and submit the 990 to the full board. The treasurer presents the 990 to the board at the next meeting. Once the board has voted to approve the 990, it is then filed with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy expects all board members to sign an annual compliance statement. All board documentation is kept by the executive director. Depending on the situation a board conflict might mean that they would abstain from a vote or it may lead to a board member resignation.”

“The board of directors determines salary for the executive director on an annual basis. A comparability study is completed as a part of the initial salary determination process. This process was last completed in fy2021. In fy2022 and fy2023 the board approved the same pay increase to the executive director as provided to all administrative staff. The minutes to committee and board meetings timely document the fact the annual review has been conducted and the final determinations.”

“The governing documents are located on the website. We clearly state in our newsletter that a copy of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements will be available upon request.”

“Although not significant revenue this year, we are in the startup phase of adding a new program providing integrated health home (ihh). The ihh program serves children and adults with co-occurring intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Our team of peer supports, care coordinators, and registered nurse work to connect participants with a care team to improve and stabilize mental and physical health.”

“Change in beneficial interest in assets held by community foundation 217,942.”

“No change from prior year.”