Charlotte County Habitat For

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“Conflicts of interest policy: an actual or potential conflict of interest occurs when you are in a position to influence a decision that may result in a direct or indirect personal gain for you or for your relative as a result of cchfh's ministry. For the purposes of this policy, a relative is a person who is related to you by blood or marriage or whose relationship with you is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage. The possibility of direct or indirect personal gain occurs where you or your relative have a significant ownership in a firm with which cchfh does business. It also can occur when you or your relative receive any kickback, bribe, substantial gift, or special consideration as a result of any transaction or business dealing involving cchfh. You must disclose any potential conflict of interest to the chief executive officer. Outside employment: no employee of cchfh may use regular work hours to receive any income or material gain from sources other than cchfh for services rendered or materials produced by staff in the course of their employment with cchfh (with the exception of jury duty or military leave). This includes, but is not limited to, honoraria, unsolicited gifts, or favors. You may hold outside jobs so long as you give prior notice to your supervisor and the outside employment does not create a conflict of interest. Employees have the responsibility to report any form of additional employment to their supervisor. If your outside work creates a conflict of interest or otherwise interferes with your ability to meet cchfh's work requirements, you may be asked to terminate the outside employment. If you hold outside employment, you must continue to meet the performance standards of your job. You should consider the impact that outside employment may have on your health and physical endurance. You will be judged by the same performance standards as other staff members who do not have outside employment and will be subject to habitat's scheduling demands, regardless of any existing outside work requirements. Hiring of relatives - nepotism: for the most part, cchfh will not employ relatives or persons with close personal relationships to current employees. In the case where the chief executive officer permits such employment or volunteering of relatives or persons with close personal relationships to current employees or volunteers, cchfh will monitor the situation to ensure a healthy environment. In case of actual or potential problems, cchfh will separate the parties by reassignment or, if necessary, by termination from employment or volunteering. For the purposes of this policy, a relative is any person who is related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage. Whistle blower policy: general: charlotte county habitat for humanity requires directors, officers, employees and volunteers to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As representatives of the affiliate, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Reporting responsibility: it is the responsibility of all directors, officers, employees and volunteers to comply with the articles of incorporation, affiliate bylaws, affiliate covenant and all policies and procedures, and to report violations or suspected violations in accordance with this whistleblower policy. If any director, officer, employee or volunteer reasonably believes that some policy, practice or activity of charlotte county habitat for humanity is in violation of law, or a clear mandate or public policy, a written complaint must be filed by that person with the executive director or the board president. No retaliation: charlotte county habitat for humanity (cchfh) will not retaliate against an employee who, in good faith, has made a prote”

“The review and compensation of the chief executive officer is determined as follows. The executive committee conducts an annual review at the close of the fiscal year. We meet and discuss the chief executive officer's performance and accomplishment of various goals that have been set both by him and the executive committee and board of directors. We then determine what, if any, salary adjustment and/or bonuses are warranted depending the chief executive officer's performance, as well as the financial strength of the organization and the ecomony and consumer price index for the southwest florida region.”

“Annual reviews are performed in july for employees by their immediate supervisors. Depending on the employee's performance, a recommendation for compensation is made by the supervisor and ultimately determined by the chief executive officer. Chief executive officer's decision is determined on employee performance, financial strength of the organization and the economy and consumer price index for the southwest florida region. Department head (key employees) reviews are completed at the same time by the chief executive officer. Depending on the employee's performance, compensation is determined by the chief executive officer. Chief executive officer's decision is determined on employee performance, financial strength of the organization and the economy and consumer price index for the southwest florida region. Merit pay is budgeted annually and approved by the board of directors.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Our mission: charlotte county habitat for humanity, a christian housing ministry, is committed to homeownership: by a needs-based partnership with low-income charlotte county residents building safe, affordable, quality homes using volunteers strengthening lives and neighborhoods”

“Charlotte county habitat for humanity is a christian organization that was founded in 1987 and is committed to providing safe, decent and affordable homes to those who are in need in our community. We believe strongly that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve the american dream of owning their own home. We also believe children should have the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable environment. Our vision: to eliminate substandard housing in charlotte county through gods love and direction. Our mission: charlotte county habitat for humanity, a christian housing ministry, is committed to homeownership: by a needs-based partnership with low-income charlotte county residents building safe, affordable, quality homes using volunteers strengthening lives and neighborhoods charlotte county habitat raises our funds locally and is not supported financially by habitat for humanity international. Our affiliate operates four resale stores one in punta gorda, one in murdock, one in port charlotte and one in englewood. These stores help generate the needed revenue for charlotte county habitat to continue to provide homes in our community. Charlotte county habitat homes are sold at an affordable price to qualified applicants who meet our program criteria, who have been selected by a selection committee and who have been approved by our board of directors. Our applicants must have a need for affordable housing, must have the ability to pay their mortgage and must have a willingness to partner with charlotte county habitat. Recently, charlotte county habitat has been recognized by habitat for humanity international as the number one domestic home builder in our population category of 50,000 250,000. This year, we provided 19 charlotte county families with homes. Due to shortage of affordable housing, we have seen a tremendous increase of applicants come through our doors. The number of families in need of affordable housing continues to grow and charlotte county habitat is determined to do our part in seeing that they have the opportunity to own their own safe, decent and affordable home. We are dedicated to our mission and ministry to our community and we will continue to provide affordable homes to the needy residents of charlotte county. "a brush with kindness" program was started in 2010-11. This program is designed to help low income families who own their own home and are in need of minor repairs, painting and landscaping. Charlotte county habitat is partnering with these families to improve the looks and value of their home and our community. The cleanout and removal program was started during the 2015-16 fiscal year. The objective of this program is to generate program revenue through services to "cleanout" homes where former owners are moving or vacating the property and to "remove" items that will generate program revenue under cchfh's retail sale operations. As we continue to expend our services and the number of families we are able to serve we will be seeking more volunteers and donors to support our activities. We ask you to put your faith into action and help habitat by spreading the word of the great work we are doing here in charlotte county. At habitat we value a donation of time and labor just as much as a financial contribution.”