Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Inc.

“The organization has four membership classes: general, professional, family, and corporate sponsors. Corporate sponsors and professional members do not have voting rights.”

“At the annual business meeting where all members vote, the membership approves the previous year business meeting minutes, approves the election of board members and officers, and the legislative platform. We reviewed association goals and the annual report and membership was given the opportunity to provide input during the annual meeting.”

“At the annual business meeting where all members vote, the membership approves the previous year business meeting minutes, the election of board members and officers, and the legislative platform. The membership reviews the annual report and is given the opportunity to provide input during the annual business meeting. The membership and the board of directors reviews and approves the association's annual goals.”

“The form 990 is either submitted to the finance committee for review and subsequently to the entire board of directors, or presented directly to the board of directors who review and approve, electronically, the form prior to submission.”

“The policy is read and reviewed at the board of directors meeting at the annual meeting, held in september each year. Board members are asked if they understand and agree to the policy and all have responded affirmatively.”

“The finance committee approves the salary of key employees/officers; the executive committee reviews the president & ceo compensation as part of the performance review process.”

“Form 990 is available on the public website guidestar.org, and made available to anyone who requests a copy. Financial statements are also filed with the department of management services - state of florida, annually, which is subject to public records searches.”

“The mission of the florida association of rehabilitation facilities, inc. Is to promote the interests of individuals with disabilities by acting as a public policy change agent, and to promote and serve the interests of community human service provider organizations.”

“18 volunteer board members from member agencies who make the governing decisions for the association. In addition, there is one parent volunteer and one committee chair on the board.”