Junior Service League of Independence Mo Administrative Fun

“The organization has members.”

“The members vote for the officers.”

“Decisions are subject to the approval of the members.”

“Prior to its filing each year, each member of the board of directors is provided with a copy of the form 990. The finance committee will review the entire form 990, correct any material discrepancies or errors noted, and report the results of the review to the board of directors.”

“The independence junior service league ("jsl") expects its members to fulfill their jsl responsibilities with due care and loyalty to jsl. A conflict of interest may arise when the self- interest of a member is potentially at odds with the best interests of jsl. The varied interests and community involvement of jsl members may at times result in situations involving real or apparent conflicts of interest. Jsl has adopted this conflict of interest policy ("policy") to protect its interests and to facilitate the ability of its members to serve jsl and also play active roles in the community. This policy contains guidelines regarding conflicts of interest and does not cover every possible situation that may arise. In addition, this policy is intended to supplement - but not replace - federal and state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to charitable organizations like jsl. Under this policy, a conflict of interest may exist when the personal interest of a member or a member of her family could influence or appear to influence the member's ability to act objectively in the best interests of jsl. For purposes of this policy, "family member" includes a jsl member's spouse or partner, parents and children. Conflicts of interest may arise in the following situations: 1. Where a jsl member or family member has a financial interest in a transaction or arrangement involving jsl. A financial interest exists if the member or family member has: oan ownership or investment interest in any entity with which jsl has a transaction or arrangement; oa compensation arrangement with any entity or individual with which jsl has a transaction or arrangement; or oan ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which jsl is considering entering into a transaction or arrangement. 2. Where a jsl member or family member has a non-financial interest in a jsl decision or matter. Examples of such an interest include, but are not limited to, unpaid service on the board of directors of a non-profit organization seeking jsl funding or other significant volunteer activity on behalf of such an organization. Jsl members are expected to fully disclose in advance all material facts regarding any situation that involves or may appear to involve a conflict of interest. Members also are expected to refrain from lobbying other members in regard to any such matter. A member present at a jsl meeting (membership, board of directors, or committee) in which action may be taken on a matter in which she has a potential conflict of interest shall not participate in the discussion of the matter except to state briefly the material facts regarding her interest and answer questions of other members. A voting member with a potential conflict of interest shall refrain from voting on the matter and shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum for the purpose of the vote. Any matter involving a potential conflict of interest shall be approved only when a majority of the disinterested voting members determine that it is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of jsl. Minutes of meetings at which such votes are taken shall record the member's disclosure, the nature of her conflict of interest, her abstention from voting if she is a voting member, and the rationale for approval or disapproval of the matter. This policy will be posted on jsl's website and provided to all members annually in an issue of the jsl sentinel. In addition, each member of the board of directors, each active member, and each sustaining member serving on a committee shall annually sign a statement disclosing any anticipated conflict of interest and affirming that she: has received a copy of this policy, has read and understands this policy, has agreed to comply with this policy, and understands that jsl is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”