Life Choices Rowan

“By-laws of the center dated, may 24, 2014, article vi, section 2. Number and term of board of directors b. Term. Section 2. Number and term of board members b. Term the term of the board of directors will be three (3) years. Board members can serve a second term up to 3-years. Prior to the board member's three year anniversary date, he/she may request another term. The request shall be considered for approval by the board. Board members serving two consecutive 3-year terms must take a minimum of one year off before reapplying for board membership. Board members who rotate off after one 3- year term, or an incomplete term, must be off the board a minimum of one year before reapplying for board membership. In the event of extreme circumstances (such as new administrative leadership, relocation, or undertaking an enormous financial commitment, etc.), the executive director would present the motion for an extension of a member's time on the board. Approval by 2/3 votes of the board of directors to retain a board member whose time to rotate off the board is immediate, would be need to make it permissible for that board member to remain. Specific guidelines must be presented to board in written from the executive director which would include timelines and also specific reason for extension. If the board member would prefer to step down regardless of the board's unanimous vote, he/she still maintains that option.”

“Each board member will receive a copy to review before filing.”

“Periodic reviews shall be conducted. Policy allows for use of outside experts, if necessary.”

“The board of directors shall at the time of hiring and annually thereafter review and approve its compensation package for the executive director.”

“The pregnancy support center's form 1023 (application for tax-exempt status) and forms 990 (informational tax returns) must be made available for public inspection and copying upon request. The form 1023 application to the irs and form 990 for the previous three years shall be available for inspection by the public during normal office hours. The names and addresses of contributors on schedule b shall be redacted in the form that is made available to the public. If someone from the public requests a copy of form 990, copies will be provided for a fee of 1.00 per page plus postage, if any. Other corporate documents, such as bylaws, minutes, financials and policies and procedures shall be maintained as internal documents and shall not be made available to the general public, unless for a business reason as determined by the executive director and approved by the board of directors.”