Sunset Cultural Center Inc

“The board, by resolution adopted by a majority of the trustees then in office, may create one (1) or more committees, each consisting of two (2) or more trustees, and, except for the personnel and compensation committee, such other persons as the board may determine by majority vote at a duly constituted meeting, to serve at the pleasure of the board. The chair of any standing committee, must be a member of the board. A majority of the members of any committee must be members of the board. Appointments to committees of the board shall be made annually upon the recommendation of the governance and nominating committee and approval by majority vote of the trustees then in office. The board may appoint one or more trustees as alternate members of any such committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting. The purpose of a committee shall be to gather and analyze information pertaining to the function and purpose of the committee and present the committee's recommendation (if requested, in the form of a motion) to the board for board members to discuss and act upon the committee's recommendation. The committee's power shall be limited to such purpose. The board may delegate certain of its authority to a committee; however, board authority is not to be delegated to any committee which has any members who are not members of the board. Committees whose membership includes non-board members may only act in an advisory capacity. No committee may: (a) fill vacancies on the board or any committee of the board; (b) fix compensation of non-trustees for serving on any committee; (c) amend or repeal bylaws or adopt new bylaws; (d) amend or repeal any resolution of the board that by its express terms is not so amendable or subject to repeal; (e) create any other committees of the board or appoint the members of committees of the board; (f) expend corporate funds to support a nominee for trustee if more people have been nominated for trustee than can be elected; or (g) approve any contract or transaction to which the corporation is a party and in which one or more of its trustees has a material financial interest.”

“The auditor prepares the 990. If there are executive issues to be reviewed, the auditors work directly with the audit committee to resolve. The form is then approved and sent to the finance director for presentation to the audit committee. The board treasurer reviews the final approved form 990 prior to it being sent to the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy at scc applies to all employees and their relatives, including those related by blood, marriage/domestic partnership, or adoption. Determinations of conflicts are made by the executive director, who reviews and addresses actual conflicts. Employees must disclose any potential conflicts and are restricted from participating in related deliberations and decisions. They are also prohibited from using scc's proprietary information for personal gain, using scc property for personal use, accepting gifts over $25, and engaging in personal relationships with subordinates they supervise.”

“Compensation of other key employees is reviewed annually by the board of directors and based on performance. A salary survey was completed through the fair pay for northern california non-profits compensations & benefits and research was performed on salary ranges appropriate for executive directors.”

“All the sunset cultural center's financial documents are filed quarterly with the city of carmel-by-the-sea at which time said documents become public knowledge. Additionally, a formal community meeting is held annually where all quarterly and annual financial filings are available to meeting attendees. All of the governing documents, by laws, company policies and conflict of interest policies are made available upon request.”

“Artists' fees and expenses: program service expenses 628,837. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 628,837. Contracted services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 143,265. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 143,265.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”