Chesapeake Care Inc

“By-law changes 4.05 board of directors 1 b terms of office. Directors are elected to serve a three-year term in alignment with the fiscal year. A term begins on july 1 of the fiscal year and ends on june 30 of the third year. New directors shall be considered full voting members beginning the day they are elected, with the full term beginning on july 1 of the next fiscal year. Directors may serve a three (3) year term and may renew for up to three (3) additional terms (maximum service of 12 years).”

“The board of directors are provided a draft copy of the form 990 for review prior to the return being signed and electronically filed.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers has to sign a statement annually that affirms that such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the corporation is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purposes. Periodic reviews are conducted to ensure that the corporation operates in a manner consistent with its charitable purposes. Reviews look at compensation arrangements, partnership arrangements, joint venture arrangement, and arrangements with management service organizations.”

“Compensation is determined using comparabililty data and is reviewed and approved by independent persons.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”

“The organization is a multi-specialty medical and dental clinic located in chesapeake, virginia that provides medical and dental care to low-income underserved individuals in the community care is provided primarily by volunteer health care professionals and adminstrative support volunteers. A small paid staff supports the key functions of the organization. Revenue is generated by grants, local and state contributions, individual and corporate donations and various fundraising events.”