Public Defender Corp for the 25Th Judicial Circuit

“The board makes decisions by majority rule.”

“Minutes are kept for meetings and are made available for public review on request.”

“All 990s are reviewed at the next board meeting after receipt of the 990. The managing defender first reviews the 990, prior to submission and discusses the content of the 990 during the meeting.”

“Fred riggleman-chairman general delivery, uneeda, wv 25205judy johnson-member p o box 497, hamlin, wv 25523g richard davis-member general delivery, madison, wv 25130”

“The managing defender reviews the return prior to submission. The board is given a copy of the return at the next regular meeting of the board for their review. At the annual meeting the status of any potential conflict of interest is discussed. If necessary, a questionaire is given to the board member to determine whether there is a conflict of interest.”

“Annually, the pay scales are reviewed. Any changes in pay scales are reviewed in relation to budgetary constraints and like pay of other public defender organizations.”

“Documents are available on demand to the public. With prior notice 990s, audits and minutes of meetings are available for review. All 990s and copies of audits are available on demand. Other documents, including by laws and minutes of meetings, are also available on demand.”

“An auditor hired by the state public defender agency audits the financial statements annually.”

“The 990s and audits are made available to the public on an as needed basis. When requested, the records are made available for public review.”