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“Project harmony's bylaws were amended as of 04/08/2015 as follows: 1) board of directors number, tenure, and qualifications: each director shall be eligible to serve two (2) successive three (3) year terms, and hold office until the later of the expiration of the term or until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified. 2) notice: notice for meetings was changed to 48 hours from 10 days. 3) board of director membership: the core discipline of board members was revised to elect at least one representative from the following 3 disciplines: - prosecution - law enforcement - health and human services this change removes the requirement to have a representative from health care providers and mental health treatment providers. 4) removal of directors: a section was added to define the terms to remove a director. 5) board committees: the follow standing committees were identified and defined: - executive committee - investment, finance and audit committee - nominating and board governance committee 6) officers of the corporation: a section was added to explain the duties of the executive director.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive director and director of operations, prior to the filing of the form 990 with the irs. The form 990 is presented to the board after being filed with the irs. Accompanying the form 990 is a board review document, which details the role of the board regarding the review of the form 990 and an overview of the purpose and scope of the form 990.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which requires board members to annually disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts. This policy is reviewed at the january board meeting and members are asked to sign disclosure statements. The organization regularly monitors compliance with this policy.”

“The board of directors meets to determine the compensation for the executive director annually by using comparative compensation figures for similar positions and evaluation of performance of duties throughout the year.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and 990 available for public inspection upon request.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibilty for the audited financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant to perform such services.”