Southwest Center for Independent Living

“A member is an individual who pays 10 during the fiscal year and states it is for membership dues versus a straight donation. This membership provides you the opportunity of voting for new members of the board of directors and those returning to fulfill their 3-year board term.”

“The members are the only individuals who can vote on the members of the board of directors.”

“The members must approve any change made to the policy manual before being voted on by the board of directors.”

“The chief executive officer reviews the 990 and then meets with the executive committee (president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer) to review as a group.”

“This is monitored through the chief executive officer and all the supervisors. A meeting is called for all concerned parties and a decision is made from that meeting. Should the individual feel the need to appeal the decision by management, they may appear before the executive committee of the board.”

“All salaries are reviewed by the finance and personal committees of the board befoer going to the entire board for approval. Salary adjustments are done and voted on by june 30 and take effect the following january. Date of last compensation review was performed on 07/13/2015.”

“All salaries are reviewed by the finance and personal committees of the board befoer going to the entire board for approval. Salary adjustments are done and voted on by june 30 and take effect the following january. Date of last compensation review was performed on 07/13/2015.”

“The financial statements, 990 and governing documents are available upon request and approval by the chief executive officer and the executive board committee.”

“The mission of scil is to promote a barrier-free environment for all individuals with disabilities through public education and advocacy for social change, and to provide a full range of independent living services which will assist each in meeting his or her goals for independence. Some of our significant activities is our home modification program, donation of assistive technology, consumer directed services, youth and social groups and day at the range & outdoor adventure fair.”

“Independent living 11,762 hours expenses 640,597 assisting consumers through technology 6,240 hours expenses 339,851 housing and home modifications 2,080 hours expenses 148,249 advocacy 2,722 hours expenses 113,284”

“Direct fundraising expenses 14,453 direct fundraising expenses -14,453”