Savannah Speech & Hearing Center Inc.

“Organization's process to review form 990 the form 990 is first reviewed by the director of the center. The form 990 is then presented to the board of directors at the first available meeting and discussed at the next board meeting. Upon approval the form 990 is signed by the director.”

“All board members must complete the annual conflict of interest disclaimer and return it promptly to savannah speech & hearing center. The conflict of interest disclaimer indicates the conflict of interest policy. The board member is required to indicate on the disclaimer any organization for which they are a board member, committee member, or an employee. All board members must certify that, except as described on the disclaimer, they are not now nor at any time during the past year have been: 1. A participant, directly or indirectly, in any arrangement, agreement, investment, or other activity with any vendor, supplier, or other party doing business with savannah speech and hearing center which has resulted or could result in personal benefit to them. 2. A recipient, directly or indirectly, of any salary payments or loans or gifts of any kind or any free service or discounts or other fees from or loans or gifts of any kind or any free service or discounts or other fees from or on behalf of any person or organization engaged in any transaction with savannah speech and hearing center. Any exceptions to 1 or 2 above must be indicated on the conflict of interest disclaimer signed by the board member with a full description of the transactions and of the interest, whether direct or indirect, which they have (or have had during the past year) in the organizations having transactions with savannah speech and hearing center.”

“The board approves the compensation of the executive director based on information provided and recommendation by the executive committee. Compensation is determined on the following factors: highest degree earned, years of experience, and results of yearly performance appraisal. Thecompensation of area non-profit executive directors in agencies of comparable size and the compensation of executive directors of non-profit speech and hearing centers nationally are considered. The nationalassociation of speech and hearing centers (nashc) conducts a salary survey on a yearly basis and survey results are shared with the executive committee of the board of directors. The president of the board appoints a committee to look into local executive director compensation. The executive committee will submit their proposal for compensation to the board for approval.”

“The center makes its governing document, conflict of interest policy, and financial statement available to the public upon request.”

“Line 11 - organization's process to review form 990 the form 990 is first reviewed by the director of the center. The form 990 is then presented to the board of directors at the first available meeting and discussed at the next board meeting. Upon approval the form 990 is signed by the director. Line 19 - documents disclosure explanation the center makes its governing document, conflict of interest policy, and financial statement available to the public upon request.”

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