Highpoint Community Ministries

“The board of directors may from time to time designate members of the board of directors to constitute committees that shall have and may exercise such powers as a majority of the board of directors may determinine in the resolution that creates the committee. The board of directors may appoint individuals who are not members of the board of directors to any committee; provided, however, that a majority of the committee members shall be members of the board of directors if such committee exercises the authority of the board of directors in the management of the corporation. Other committees, not having and exercising the authority of the board of directors in the management of the corporation, may be designated and members appointed by a resolution adopted by the board of directors, or by the president if authorized by a resolution of the board of directors or by these bylaws. Membership of such committees may, but need not, be limited to directors.”

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“All voting board members will review the form 990 via email prior to filing.”

“The highpoint community ministries takes the following steps to enforce the conflict of interest policy: annual statements. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement that affirms that such person- a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d . Understands that the corporation is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Violations of the conflicts of interest policy. 1. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. 2. If, after hearing the response of the member and making such further investigation as may be wananted in the circumstances, the board or committee determines that the member has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Section 4. Records of proceedings. The minutes of the board and all board committees with board-delegated powers shall contain-- a.the names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed . B. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith.”

“The determination of compensation for the executive director is made solely by the board, based on comparative information for similar positions in the local area. Members of the board are volunteers and do not receive compensation for their role on the board. However, one of the board members also serves as community pastor and is a paid employee of the supported organization -- highpoint fellowship.”

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“The organization will provide all documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“The mission of the organization is to support highpoint fellowship-cedar park, a non-denominational, independent christian church, recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, by providing christian-centered education activities to the community.”