Siena Francis House

“The executive committee conducts the business of the corpration between meetings of the board. The committee determines the agenda for the meetings of the corporation. The duties of each committee shall be as directed by the board from time or time or as set forth in the bylaws.”

“Each committee documents its own affairs, takes notes, and presents its findings, together with any written documentation, as appropriate, to the board of directors at general meetings.”

“Each member of the siena francis house board of directors is provided a copy of form 990 for his or her review prior to its submission to the internal revenue service. Members are encouraged to bring any questions or concerns they may have to the executive director and/or the board treasurer.”

“All officers, directors & key employees are required to sign an annual statement acknowledging receipt of the conflict of interest policy and list any disclosures necessary. These statements are presented to the board or executive committee for their review. Any director having a conflict of interest shall disclose the conflict to the board and, ethically handle the actual or apparent conflict in a matter that does not cause harm or scrutiny to siena francis house.”

“An annual review of the siena francis house executive director is conducted by the chair of the siena francis house board of directors together with the secretary of the siena francis house board of directors. Their findings are brought to the attention of the entire siena francis house board of directors for discussion and action, as appropriate. In 2023, the executive director's performance was based on 1) organizational leadership, 2) overall fiscal performance, 3) fund raising performance, 4) how well the siena francis house delivered services to homeless women and men, and 5) peer compensation. Other officers salary is determined by the board of directors at the time of hire.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Copies of the financial statements are available on the organization's public website.”

“The organization's board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”