Adventist Development and Relief Agency International

“Adra bylaws were changed during 2018. The changes are: article vii corporate officers section 2. Appointment, term of office the officers of the corporation board specifically designated in section 1 of this article vii shall be appointed for terms of up to five (5) years by the directors. Each such officer may be appointed to successive terms and shall hold office until the officer's successor has been duly appointed or said officer shall have resigned or have been removed. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by the board of directors for the unexpired portion of the term. All officers of the board shall be subject to replacement or reappointment at a board of directors meeting following the members meeting at the time of the first annual council of the general conference executive committee following a regular session of the general conference of seventh-day adventists. Section 2. Appointment of administrative officers the administrative officers of the corporation shall be appointed for terms of up to five (5) years by the board of directors. Officers may serve successive terms and shall remain in their positions until such a time as the board of directors shall approve their dismissal and/or replacement. All administrative officers shall be subject to replacement or reappointment at a board of directors meeting following the members meeting at the time of the first annual council of the general conference executive committee following a regular session of the general conference of seventh-day adventists.”

“The 990 is reviewed internally by the controller and the cfo. The finance committee, which is a subcommittee of the adra board , reviews the form 990 prior to filing, per the terms of reference approved by the board. A copy will be provided to all board members before filing. Only the finance committee will be tasked with review and approval.”

“Conflict of interest statement are required to be filled annually by all employees and board members, and any new conflicts must be disclosed on a continuing basis. The statements are reviewed and dealt with on an individual basis to bring resolution to items disclosed. Adherence is reviewed by the general conference auditing service as a part of the annual policy compliance audit.”

“Adra adopts the compensation recommendation of the greater washington remuneration committee, which is comprised of members from multiple institutions, and independent persons. This recommendation relates to the compensation factors of the established wage scale and is applicable for all exempt positions. There is no separate process or compensation package for officers or directors. Adherence to compensation policy is reviewed by the general conference auditing service in an annual policy compliance audit.”

“Adra does not make available to the public its governing documents and conflict of interest policy. Financial statements are provided on the adra website.”

“Change in value of split interest agreements -158,898. Refund of prior years' grants 202,124.”

“The process for overseeing the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant that audited the financial statements has been consistent with prior years.”