Chatham County Council on Aging Inc

“The board approved an amendment to the organization's bylaws updating and rewording several different sections. Major changes include: 1. A reduction in the acceptable number of board members from a range of 13-16 to a new range of 9-15, and the limitation of directors to 3 consecutive 3-year terms. 2. A clarification of the policy regarding reimbursement of directors for board-related travel expenses. 3. Additional information specifying the responsibilities of the various board committees, and the creation of an audit committee.”

“The audit and form 990 are presented to the governing body for review and approval. This is done before the 990 is signed and filed with the irs.”

“On an annual basis, the organization distributes conflict of interest questionnaires to the executive director, employees, and all board members. The questionnaires are required to be signed and returned, disclosing any potential or actual conflicts of interest.”

“The executive director and finance officer are employees of chatham county, an unrelated organization. As such, their compensation is determined using guidelines and regulations of the county and is processed through the county system.”

“All documents are available upon request.”

“Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and independent contractors: the executive director and finance officer are employees of chatham county, north carolina, an unrelated organization.”

“In-home aide services: program service expenses 478,130. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 478,130. Transportation services: program service expenses 313,031. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 313,031. Professional fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20,375. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,375.”

“The organization has recently established an audit committee that is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.”