Huron Area Center for Independence

“The members of the board are provided a copy of the form 990 including required schedules prior to the board meeting. The members have the opportunity to review and discuss the form 990 at the board meeting. The board approves the filing of the form 990.”

“Persons covered under the conflict of interest policy include the board of directors, employees and volunteers. The board of directors: any dualities of interest or possible conflict of interest on any part of the governing board member should be disclosed to other members of the board and made a matter of record either through the annual reporting procedure or when the conflict becomes a matter of the board action. Any governing board member having a duality of interest on any matter does not vote on that matter nor use personal influence when the matter comes before the board of directors. The member is not counted in determining the quorum for the meeting, even when permitted by law. The minutes of the meeting should reflect that the disclosure was made, absention from voting and the quorum determination for the meeting. The foregoing requirements should not be construed as preventing the board member from stating their position on the matter, nor answering pertinent questions of other members of the board of directors, since their knowledge may be of assistance in deciding the matter before the board. Employees and volunteers: conflict of interest of an employee or a volunteer is prohibited. Any duality of interest must be disclosed by reporting the matter to the immediate supervisor who will request disposition of the matter from the ceo.”

“The process for determining the compensation of the ceo is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Data as to comparable compensation for persons in comparable positions at similarly situated organizations are reviewed to determine the compensation, and the process is documented.”

“The conflict of interest policy is available to the general public upon request.”

“Huron area center for independence is committed to develop services that make the communities of choice available to everyone; make instituional and segregated environments unnecessary and support the development of relationships in which all people are respected as essential members of their communities. Assist people with developmental disabilities through instruction, advocacy, and support, assure the people experience friendship,independence, and opportunities to serve.”

“Huron area center for independence is dedicated to providing quality, outcome-based services to persons with developmental disabilities. Central to this philosophy is discovering each person's unique goals and the instructing services to support them closer to achieving these goals. The agency believes the interdisciplinary team process is the best approach in meeting the diverse needs and desires of the people supported. The team is made up of the person supported with some or all the following people: guardian or parents, front line supervisor, and other agency staff. It is the team's responsibility to collectively develop a comprehensive personalized enhancement plan designed to assist and support the person to achieve their personal goals. Supporting people in realizing their goals including encouraging independent decision-making and self-advocacy. 161 people receive 1/2 to 24 hours of services daily, including residential, day,vocational, employment, medical, etc. Persons supported are encouraged to participate in activities in the community of their choice, and support is provided to do so.”