The Council on Developmental Disabilities Inc.

“Significant changes were made to the by-laws during the current year. Article 2 was changed in it's entirety and replaced with the following: article 2 membership and dues section 1. Membership in the council is open to any individual with a developmental disability and parents, siblings and legal guardians of any person with a developmental disability. Section 2. Membership is open to any individual currently serving on the board of trustees or official, functioning committees established by the board of trustees. Section 3. Members may address the board of trustees on any matter of relevance to the mission of the council, having secured prior permission from, and upon the invitation of the board chair. Section 4. Membership dues may be established and altered by the board of trustees. Section 5. Dues for individuals with disabilities or families may be waived by the board or trustees or the chief executive officer, upon request. Article 5 section 2 was replaced with the following: section 2. The board of trustees shall set the time and place of the annual meeting. Members in good standing shall be elected to the board of trustees annually for a term of three years, said terms to commence following such election. No more than one member of a family may serve on the board of trustees at the same time, and no trustee shall be elected to more than two consecutive terms. Article 5 section 10 was added: section 10. Only trustees in good standing have the right to vote upon changes in policies governing the operations or financial administration of the council. Article 13 section 1 was replaced with the following: section 1. Proposed amendments to these by-laws may be submitted to the board of trustees over the signature of a simple majority of council trustees in good standing. The board of trustees may approve o or reject the proposed amendment at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board of trustees. If the board of trustees approved the amendment, then it shall be presented to the membership at the next scheduled annual meeting of the council. The board of trustees may elect to convene a special meeting of the board for the purpose of acting on the proposed amendment. If the board rejects the proposed amendment, then it shall do so with a written expression of its reasons for such action. No amendment to these by-laws shall be adopted except by a two-thirds majority vote of the board of trustees, and only if a quorum are present.”

“It is the policy of the council on developmental disabilities that the annual 990 form be reviewed by the members of the board of trustees of the organization prior to submission. The 990 forms will be made available to all board members in hard copy or electronically before it is signed and submitted. The 990 form will be available to the public on the council website and/or at the office.”

“Persons will annually disclose or update to the president of the board of trustees on a form provided by the council their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest, such as a list of family members substantial businesses or investment holdings, and other transactions or affiliations with businesses and other organizations or those of family members.”

“The compensation of the executive director is based on a number of factors: 1) periodic evaluation by executive committee and determination of appropriate action with regard to compensation, 2) policy of the baord of trustees regarding the employee compensation (e.g. Cost of living and/or merit raises, no raise based on economy, etc), 3) comparable rates of compenstaion for similar positions within the non-profit and local community. The executive committee and the board of trustees approves all compensation via the budget approval process.”

“The executive director of the council is responsible for determining all other employee compensation, utilizing the same criteria noted in 15a. Final approval of all salaries is done by teh board of trustees when the annual budget is approved.”

“Copies of all governing documents, board minutes, conflict of interest policies are available upon request. A copy of the council's 990 report and its by-laws are on the council's website. The council annual report is mailed to membership and interested community members and is posted on the website - this report includes the audited financial information for the fiscal year, with the notation that a copy of the complete audit report is available upon request.”

“To initiate positive change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities by voicing their needs to the community; creating new choices for living, learning, and participation; and, ensuring the highest quality of life possible.”

“Weber gallery- to provide an outstanding and inclusive art venue for talented local, regional, and national artists, and, simultaneously, to achieve full inclusion, empowerment, and value for artists with disabilities in the community of artistic excellence.”

“Finance committee, no change from prior year.”