Santa Fe Area Council

“Membership shall be composed of two groups: Full and Associate. (a)Full Members. Homeowners who live within the boundaries of the Santa Fe Historical District, an area in Kansas City, Missouri enclosed by the south side of 27th Street on the North, the West side of Indiana Street on the East, the North side of Linwood on the South, and the East side of Prospect Ave. on the West. (b)Associate Member. Renters, representatives of civil and business groups, private agencies, schools, church organizations, governmental agencies and other individuals interested in assisting in improving/enhancing the Santa Fe Area Council Neighborhood. (c)A member is in good standing when they are current in dues. Hardships will be addressed on an as needed basis.”

“The general officers shall be elected by the membership (full members) and shall constitute the Executive Committee (also known as the Board of Directors) and shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Parliamentarian, and such others as the Councils bylaws may prescribe. All officers shall be Santa Fe residents and full members in good standing.”

“A copy of Form 990 shall be provided to the Executive Committee prior to approval. Members of the Executive Committee may comment on the Form and or raise questions regarding Form 990. Once comments and questions have been addressed, the Executive Committee shall vote on whether to approve Form 990. The vote shall be recorded in the minutes.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (a)Has received a copy of the Bylaws which includes this conflicts of interest policy, (b)Has read and understands the policy, (c)Has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d)Understands the Council is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“(a)A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation. (b)A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation. (c)No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.”

“(a)A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation. (b)A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation. (c)No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Council, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.”

“The Santa Fe Area Councils governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“In 2021, the Santa Fe Area Council received grants from the City of Kansas City, MO to improve homes within the Councils boundaries.”

“Miscellaneous adjustments”

“Please refer to Overflow Statement for details.”

“Accomplishment - Art Projects $2,074”