Catholic Charities Inc

“The organization does not have committees that are authorized to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is reviewed in detail by the director of finance. A copy of the form 990 is then provided to the executive director and each of the 3 members of the board of directors for review. Once the review process is complete, the president of the board of directors or another authorized individual signs the file copy of the form 990 indicating the approval for the form to be electronically filed with the irs.”

“Annually, the conflict of interest policy is provided to the board of directors and senior management of the agency. The form is signed, indicating any possible conflicts when applicable.”

“The salary of the executive director is determined by the board of directors and is based on a review of the mississippi state personnel board's salary listing and other social service agencies' salary listings for comparable positions. To ensure that salaries at catholic charities, inc., including key personnel, are comparable in the labor markets that we compete is to review the mississippi state personnel board's salary listing and other social service agencies' salary listings for comparable positions to those at catholic charities, inc. The board of directors approves a schedule of salary ranges for all positions hired at catholic charities. The executive director approves the salary for all new hires.”

“Catholic charities makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. Copies of the governing documents are made available upon request. The conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are made available on the agency website.”

“Description of organization mission continued catholic charities, inc., established in 1963 as the social service agency of the catholic diocese of jackson, derives its mission from the mission of the church as a whole. In the 1991 document, "putting children and families first," the catholic bishops of the united states stated: the biblical call to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and to make christian love real and active has taken explicit shape over the last century in the traditional social teaching of the church. This tradition and its key principles...include the life and dignity of the human person, human rights and responsibilities, the call to family and community, the dignity of work, the option for the poor and vulnerable. Catholic charities embraces this statement and calls its leadership and staff to bring god's promise of life and its fullness to all people, rich or poor, young or old, male or female, born or unborn, regardless of race or color. The mission of catholic charities is multifaceted: direct service, advocacy and public consciousness raising. There is a direct relationship to parishes with the diocese of jackson, but the mission extends to the larger community of the state, nation and even beyond to the entire human family. Services are provided for all people regardless of religious affiliation, race, color or country of origin. To live out this mission, catholic charities will... - assist all parishes of the diocese so that they may be visible and active signs of christ's love for all people, especially the poor, the needy and the most vulnerable. - provide direct services in a professionally skilled manner. Catholic charities will conduct programs for assistance and services to address the needs of people in all socioeconomic groups, but to have a special concern for the neediest and most vulnerable, to serve as their advocate where this is necessary and to help them develop the capacity to become independent and self-sufficient. Staff will respect the uniqueness and potential of each person. - work in cooperation with the catholic community and in collaboration with the greater community toward the construction of a more just social order, focusing on public social policy and the strengthening of the family's role in society. This includes participating in social legislation at the federal, state and local levels, monitoring public budget processes and studying their impact on the family. - provide education, increased public awareness and cooperation efforts, both within the catholic community and within the larger community, so that all may be more active participants in bringing about a more just and compassionate social order.”

“Audit committee - no changes from prior year. The audit committee periodically solicits bids for the audit engagement. They review the written proposals and based on the review select and engage the auditors. Upon completion of the audit the audit committee meets with the auditors to review the financial statements and various audit reports.”