Medlink Georgia Inc

“The process for determining compensation of key officers included a compensation study, comparison to other exempt organizations, and board approval.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. Full board receives a complete copy of the 990 and all accompanying schedules at a regularly scheduled board meeting. A motion and vote is made to accept the 990 and authorize to file.”

“Medlink georgia has an approved conflict of interest policy which requires its employees and board members to always act in the best interest of the company. Board members have a special duty to act in the public interest and to avoid dealing for personal compensation. Employees and the board are encouraged to ask questions in all instances where there is a question related to the policy. The board and employees are required to make full disclosure of existing or potential conflicts of interest situations in accordance with the guidelines below. Any improper transfer of material or disclosure of information, even though it is not apparent that an employee has personally gained by such action constitutes unacceptable conduct. Further, any undisclosed conflict of interest situations shall be considered unacceptable conduct. Any board member or employee who participates in such a practice will be subject to disciplinary action.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public for inspection upon request.”

“Medlink georgia, founded in 1976, is an important part of the network of community-based health centers making a difference in the lives of more than 600,000 georgians each year. We are a unique healthcare provider for northeast georgia with locations in athens, bowman, clayton, cleveland, colbert, commerce, danielsville, demorest, gainesville, hartwell, homer, jefferson, lawrenceville, lexington, monroe, royston, suches, toccoa, watkinsville and winder. Medlink georgia provides a broad range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We strive to be the healthcare provider of choice that will serve anyone, regardless of their financial situation. No one is refused services because of lack of insurance. We maintain a sliding fee schedule that is based on the federal poverty guidelines. It is medlink's goal to keep the lack of insurance or ability to pay from being a roadblock to quality health care. Medlink georgia is a health center program grantee as defined by 42 u.s.c. 245b, and deemed a public health service employer under 42 u.s.c. 233(g) - (n).”

“The ceo and cfo oversee financial statement preparation and audit engagement.”