Brighton Center Inc.

“Before filing the 990, the finance director sends the 990 to the board members for their review. Any concerns that the board members have regarding the form 990 are then addressed and adjustments are made as seen necessary.”

“Annually, members of the board of directors complete an information sheet that includes listing their place of business and other board/organization affiliations. New board members attend a board orientation meeting where all policies are reviewed. Board members are asked to abstain on any vote where a possible conflict of interest exists. Decisions that need full board approval are typically reviewed at the executive committee meeting that is held monthly; furthermore, the full board meets quarterly. The Board Chair and the President & CEO are present at the executive committee meetings where items that need board approval are discussed. The Board Chair or President & CEO may identify potential conflicts of interests of other board members during the discussion of the items that needs board approval. This conflict of interest will be stated during the full board meeting. Shortly after fiscal year end, an email is sent to all board members asking them to note any potential conflicts of interest for the upcoming year.”

“Employee evaluations are completed annually. Each employee is given a merit score based upon his/her performance. The Human Resources Director compiles a confidential report of all employees evaluations which is then give to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will calculate percentage increases for employees using information from the evaluation report, the agency budget, and the employee's earnings during the fiscal year. The CFO reviews the percentage increases with the President& CEO and the Vice President. The President & CEO, Vice President and CFO approve the agency wide percentage increase and employees typically receive their salary increases on July 1 of each year. Typically, the Human Resources Director conducts an executive compensation comparison by reviewing wage and benefit survey reports from the Leadership Council of United Way and the Employer's Resource Association. The Human Resources Director creates a confidential executive compensation comparison report for review by the Brighton Center Executive Committee. The Brighton Center Board Chair reports to the Brighton Center Executive Committee of the Board of Directors the compensation comparison review.”

“The IRS 990 is published on Brighton Center's website.”

“All staff and board members have access to governing documents, conflict of interests policy, and financial statements at all times. Brighton Center publicizes an annual report that includes the year end program and financial results. This annual report is distributed to the general public. The audited financial statements are sent to funders and the Better Business Bureau. The governing documents, conflict of interests policy, and financial statements are also available to the public upon request.”

“The organization did not change their oversight or selection process during the current year.”