The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc

“Executive committee: the executive committee shall, at a minimum, consist of the four officers of the board and the chairs of standing committees. The purpose of the executive committee shall be to provide executive leadership of the coalition. The executive committee may take action that would otherwise require approval of the board if a meeting of the board cannot reasonably be convened prior to the time action is required in the sole discretion of the executive committee. The executive committee shall have and exercise all the powers and obligations of the coalition subject to the limitations of the laws of the state of florida or in accordance with these bylaws. All decisions of the executive committee must be ratified by a majority of the coalition board in attendance at the next board meeting at which there is a quorum. The chair and vice chair of the coalition shall be chair and vice chair respectively of the executive committee.”

“Under article v of the organization's articles of incorporation, the members of the corporation's board vote new members onto the board. County commissioners, school districts, health departments and the governor also appoint board members.”

“The finance committee reviews the 990. After the finance committee's review is completed a copy of the form 990 is provided to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.”

“Board members are required to annually sign a new conflict of interest and disclosure statement.”

“Chief executive officer compensation - this was determined by a comparative analysis of ceo/ed's in the county as well as across the state among other ed's of elc's. In addition, the education and experience was taken under consideration. The executive committee, acting as the personnel committee, makes a recommendation to the full board of directors. This process was documented by the human resources department. Other officers & key employees- a compensation salary scale was prepared based on comparative data state-wide and within the county for like positions, as well as education and experience for entry level to director level positions. Management makes the final decision. This process is documented by the human resources department.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”