Hazen Community Development Corporation

“Any individual, partnership, corporation, cooperative, organization, or local government acceptable to the board of directors shall be eligible for membership in this organization.”

“Eligibility for membership. Any individual, partnership, corporation, cooperative, organization, and local government acceptable to the board of directors shall be eligible for membership in this organization. Classes of membership. Members of this organization shall be three classes: class i shall include any partnership, corporation, or cooperative. Class ii shall include individuals. Class iii shall be the city of hazen. Selection of directors. A nominating committee of not less than three members of the corporation shall be appointed by the chairperson to recommend nominations to the general membership at the annual meeting. A majority vote of the membership attending the annual meeting is required for election of all directors. Proxy votes are prohibited.”

“The form 990 is initially reviewed by the executive director. Then the tax filing is presented to the board for final approval.”

“Per the policy each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“The organization notifies all members of the availability at the annual meeting. It also advertises in the hazen star and on the hazen community website that the records and tax returns are available for public review from 8-5 daily at the city office.”

“To further the economic development of the city of hazen by supporting local businesses and promoting new enterprise. To benefit citizens of hazen and surrounding areas by expanding available goods and services and increasing employment opportunities.”