Society of St. Vincent De Paul Council of Upper Pinellas County

“The organization passes out the 990 to the board of directors and they review and discuss its contents before filing.”

“It is the policy of the society of st. Vincent de paul that national council members, board of directors, committee members and national office staff will disclose any activities that could result in a possible conflict of interest. Procedure: 1. National council members, board of directors, committee members and national office staff will be given a copy of the conflict of interest policy and procedures upon election/appointment/or initiation of employment. 2. The executive director will ensure that all national council members, board of directors, committee members and national office staff complete the conflict of interest questionnaire during the first month of their appointment/employment. 3. Any individual having a conflict of interest or possible conflict of interest as discovered through the conflict of interest questionnaire or subsequently should not vote or use personal influence on the matter. Minutes of meeting should reflect that a disclosure was made and note the abstention from voting. 4. Any conflict of interest or possible conflict of interest on the part of an individual should be disclosed to the council leadership when it becomes a matter of possible national council action. 5. The forgoing requirement should not be construed as to prevent an individual from briefly stating his/her position in the matter since his/her knowledge may be of assistance to the council. 6. The conflict of interest statement will be renewed annually. Any conflict of interest should be disclosed when it occurs. Failure to comply will exclude the member from national and regional votes.”

“The organization makes the required documents available to the public upon request.”