Iowa Parks and Recreation Assoc

“The association is organized with members.”

“The board of directors solicits applications from the membership to serve on the board. The board reviews and vets all applications to select the appropriate replacement(s)for outgoing member(s). Criteria include, but are not limited to: age, gender, location, position title, length of membership, level of involvement and other factors. New or returning board members are installed at the association's fall workshop professional development experience. Once the new or returning directors are installed, the board selects its officers for one-year terms.”

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review prior to its filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Annually, the personnel committee comprised of the board chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer meet with the executive director prior to establishing the association's budget. During this evaluation, the committee reviews the status of current goals and objectives. As part of the evaluation process, the sitting board members are requested to complete a performance-based questionnaire. Results of this questionnaire are shared with staff. Areas of deficiencies as well as areas of strengths are addressed when determining any salary adjustments. Salary adjustments, if any, are also subject to the association's financial condition. Salary and other compensation are also based on similar organizations within the state of iowa. The committee relies on information received from the iowa society of association executives to provide more accurate salary and benefits information that is based on iowa living standards. The board of directors has final determination as to staff salary adjustments, pay-for-performance, salary ranges and, if deemed appropriate, other compensation and benefits. Combined, this is done to remain competitive in staff retention.”

“The association makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”