Thrive Peninsula Formerly Duco

“The executive director is on the governing board. As an employee, she is not an independent voting member of the board. There are 17 independent voting members and one employee voting member of the board.”

“Any church or organization that provides financial or food contributions, or provides volunteers to help carry out the day-to-day operations of the organization shall be eligible to nominate (previously eligible to elect) a director to serve on the board. Additional significant articles regarding the board of directors: article 4b candidates for membership shall be selected from among those nominated by the nominating committee, which shall consist of three persons appointed by the president. A majority of members present may also nominate candidates for positions on the board of directors. Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of those members present. Article 4c each director shall serve a term of three years. Each director may serve up to two (2) three (3) year terms or a maximum of six (6) years without the majority approval of the board of dirctors. Directors wishing to serve beyond the six (6) year maximum require approval of the board of directors in attendance at the fourth (4th) quarter annual meeting where this proposal takes place. Article 4d the board shall elect officers from its membership: a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer (referred to as the executive committee). Each officer shall serve for a term of two years. Each officer may serve up to three (3) two (2) year terms or a maximum of six (6) years. Officers wishing to serve beyond the six (6) years may do so if they follow the guidelines stated in article 4c. Article 4e a director who has missed two or more un-notified consecutive meetings may be removed by a majority vote of the board members then sitting. A director may be removed for any reason by a vote of two-thirds of the members then sitting. Article 4g the board of directors shall constitute the governing body of the corporation. The board shall manage the business and affairs of the corporation. It shall have all powers necessary to carry out the objectives of the corporation as set forth in article 2. The board may accept, on behalf, of the corporation, any contribution, bequest, or devise. The board shall have the authority to hire and dismiss the executive director as necessary in ordert to carry out the objective of the corporation. Article 4l if all the directors severally or collectively consent in writing to any action taken or to be taken by the corporation, the action shall be valid as though it had been authorized at a meeting of the board. Additionally, the executive committee can take action on behalf of the board if all executive committee members are in agreement. Artcle 4q no member of the board of directors shall receive any salary or compensation for their services as director. No member shall receive any service or benefit not provided to the general public. Members may receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while conducting autorized business on behalf of the corporation. Members shall be entitled to reasonable fees for goods or services rendered to the corporation in capacities other than as members of the board.”

“All members of the board do not recieve a copy of the form 990 before it is filed, but they are notified that copies are available upon request. The form 990 is reviewed and discussed by the executive board.”

“Along with a required annual statement, all transactions are monitored by the board treasurer and the executive director to ensure that the conflict of interest policy is upheld.”

“An annual review of employee compensation occurs at the november meeting of the governing board. The overall budget, the economy and cost of living are taken into consideration along with the employee's ability to perform the job responsibilities. Periodic research on compensation and education online and in the local market are performed.”

“See compensation for top official/key employee. No other members of the board are compensated.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request. The organization's website and informational brochures state that financial information is available upon request.”

“Volunteer services: information & referral/intake/receptionist duties; interviewers/financial mentors; pantry receipt & distribution; data entry; general office administration support and other supplementary roles. Members of the governing board are volunteers.”