Combined Arms

“The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Corporation shall constitute the executive committee. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to direct the activities of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors and shall act in the place of the Board of Directors whenever the full board cannot meet. The President shall act as chairperson of the Executive Committee. A majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and all decisions shall be by majority vote of those present. The Executive Committee shall meet as needed to accomplish their objectives.”

“The membership of the Corporation will consist of collaborating members and associate members (collectively, the Members).(a)Each collaborating member is required to be (i) a governmental or nonprofit entity that is focused on providing military transition and community reintegration services, (ii) in good financial and operational standing for at least one year prior to application for coalition membership.(b)Each associate member will be any eligible individual or entity that does not meet the requirements necessary to be a Collaborating Member and whose primary mission and programs focus is not transitioning military service members and their families.There shall be no limit to the authorized number of Members. The Secretary shall keep an up-to-date membership list and made available to all Members, as well as to the general public.”

“Nominations of individuals to serve on the Board of Directors shall be accepted from Collaborating Members only and made to the Combined Arms Membership and Nominating Committee, upon request. Directors are elected by the Board of Directors at the time of such election. The current Board of Directors has the power to appoint, elect and remove Directors with support of majority vote.”

“The membership may act only at a properly called meeting of the membership where a quorum is present. At such a meeting, a vote of a majority of the Collaborating Members in attendance shall be an act of the membership, except that a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Collaborating Members in attendance shall be required for the following: dissolution of the Corporation, merger or exchange with another corporation and sale of substantially all the Corporations assets. The attendance of 50% of the Collaborating Members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business at either a Regular or Special Membership Meeting.”

“The Form 990 was presented in its entirety to the board of directors and officers for review and approval prior to filing the Form 990.”

“Each director and officer of the organization, and each member of a committee with Board delegated powers, completes a questionnaire using the form approved by the Board, and signs a statement which affirms that such person is in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. If a conflict does exist between an individual and a matter being decided by a board or committee, the conflicted individual is recused from discussion and decision-making. Periodic reviews are conducted to ensure that the organization operates in a manner consistent with its charitable purposes and that it does not engage in activities that could jeopardize it status as a tax exempt organization.”

“A compensation committee, composed of individuals who were independent from the Executive Director, determine the Executive Director's compensation based on community market surveys for comparable positions. Combined Arms' budget and compensation strategy are considered before making a compensation determination.”

“The organization's Articles of Incorporation, Financial Statements and conflict of Interest Policy are available upon request.”

“Prior period audit adjustments = -$15575”