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.”

“Governing board obtains approval of membership in matters relating to common interest via membership forum recommendations and/or motions moved forward for board approval.”

“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.”

“At annual board meeting members are advised of conflict of interest policy and asked to report conflicts if they exist.”

“Executive committee reviews president & ceo's compensation as part of the annual performance review process including comparability discussions regarding salary. Finance committee reviews and approves salary line item for all staff and is provided salary information / changes during annual budget assumptions discussion.”

“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.”