Associated Recreation Council

“The executive director and chief financial officer work in tandem with the preparers. Once completed, the team presents the form 990 to the finance committee for review and questions. After discussion and acceptance by the finance committee, the president and treasurer distribute the form 990 to the entire board electronically and address any questions from the board at a board meeting.”

“All arc employees and contractors are required to: read and sign a statement which requires them to conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions and to report suspected financial impropriety; seek guidance from their supervisor who will examine any potential conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict; may not participate in the hiring, promotion, supervision of, or be in a position to have influence over, any relative or person with whom they have a significant personal relationship or financial interest. A whistleblower protection policy is available in the employee handbook, which is accessible 24/7, and a hotline is available to report potential conflicts of interests or any improprieties which may require further investigation. Any conflict of interests is examined by the arc executive director and the director of human resources.”

“In 2019, an independent firm, third sector, was consulted to analyze the executive director's salary in comparison to salaries for executive directors of other non-profit organizations of similar size to arc. The results of the third sector review showed on a comparison basis, the executive director's salary was low. Third sector, the executive director and the board president agreed that a salary increase was warranted based on the comparability analysis provided. In consideration of financial realities, a phased approach over three years was recommended. The board president submitted the recommendation for a phased salary increase by letter to the board on may 29, 2019, asking for an e-mail vote associated recreation council 51-0170717 to approve. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposal to provide a phased increase of the executive director salary over a three-year period. A copy of each director's vote is kept on file by the arc cfo. On june 3, 2019, the board president issued a letter to the executive director and cfo confirming the board approval of the phased increases. A copy of both letters is on file with the arc cfo. In december 2020, a new executive director was appointed. The first review of the new executive director by the board is scheduled in 2021. A second review of the arc executive director by the board that included compensation took place on december 19,2022. The third review for the executive director was completed on 12/27/23. The annual performance review is based on the key performance indicators are those as described in the executive director job description. The accomplishments and challenges for 2023 are provided by the executive director and reviewed with the executive associated recreation council 51-0170717 director annual review team that consists of three board members. In 2025, the arc board of directors hired a senior associate from valtas group to develop a 360 executive director review process for 2024. The review was completed on 5/9/25. There were 18 recipients of the survey including 10 board members, 5 staff, 2 community and the director's self-evaluation. There were 16 responses.”

“The form 990 can be found on the website. Additional information is available on request by contacting the associated recreation council.”

“Available on our website as well as the city of seattle parks department website.”