The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc

“The form 990 is prepared by The Shelter's Chief Financial Officer and reviewed by Rogers Wood Hill Starman & Gustason. It is then furnished to The Shelter's Chief Executive Officer to start the review process. Once the Chief Executive Officer has reviewed the return, it is sent to The Shelter's Finance Committee for discussion and then sent to The Shelter's Board of Directors for final approval.”

“Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, it is required that individuals read and sign a conflict of interest policy. This policy includes the disclosure of all conflicts of interest, or possible conflicts of interest which compromises or could compromise the objectivity and effectiveness of such member and which is clearly detrimental to the best interests of the Corporation. These disclosures are noted and the individuals with a conflict of interest are not permitted to vote on any issue relating to the parties of conflict. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the disclosure and that the member was absent during the discussion and vote. To ensure that the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with its charitable purposes and that it does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its status as an organization exempt from federal income tax, periodic reviews shall be conducted. These reviews, at a minimum, include reviews of compensation and benefit arrangements, as well as, review of all partnership and joint venture arrangements. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the members of the basis for such belief and investigate. If determined the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation for the Organization's Chief Executive Officer is reviewed and determined by the Executive Committee of the Board. The Chief Executive Officer is working under an evergreen contract that stipulates annual pay raises.”

“A performance review of all staff, outlining employee achievements and goals, is conducted annually. The forms are prepared or reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer who approves any recommended salary changes.”

“Audited Financial Statements are available to the public.”