Mercy Mission Services Inc

“Effective june 27, 2014, mercy mission services, inc. Amended its articles of incorporation and bylaws to change its member from mercy hospital, inc. To the general superior and council of the religious congregation of sisters of st. Joseph of st. Augustine, florida.”

“Until june 27, 2014, the sole member of mercy mission services was mercy hospital, inc. Effective june 27, 2014, the members of mercy mission services, inc. Are the general superior and council of the religious congregation of sisters of st. Joseph of st. Augustine, florida. See line 7 for additional information.”

“The general superior and council of the religious congregation of sisters of st. Joseph of st. Augustine, florida are the members of mercy mission services, inc. The members have the right to appoint all persons to the board of directors of mercy mission services, inc.”

“As the members, general superior and council of the religious congregation of sisters of st. Joseph of st. Augustine, florida must approve certain decisions of the governing body, including the strategic plan, annual capital plan, and annual operating budget. The members must also approve significant changes such as a merger, dissolution, sale of assets in excess of certain limits, a material change in mission, and modifications to governing documents.”

“Prior to filing, the form 990 for mercy mission services, inc. Is reviewed by senior management. In addition, certain key sections of the form are reviewed by the board of directors. The board receives a copy of the return in its final form before it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Mercy mission services, inc. Has adopted catholic health east's policy 103, which sets forth the organization's conflict of interest policy and processes. Annually, all those serving mercy mission services, inc. In a fiduciary capacity, including directors, officers, and key employees receive a copy of the policy and annual disclosure statement to be completed. Disclosures of financial interest or other reportable circumstances as defined in the policy are submitted and reviewed by the organization's ceo and board chair. Summary information is reported to the entire board and is available to the board throughout the year as business comes before the board or management for action. The policy contains a continuing affirmative obligation on all affected individuals to disclose compensation or other circumstances throughout the year which may rise to the level of an actual or apparent conflict. The determination of whether a disclosed financial or other interest constitutes a conflict of interest is made by the board or an appropriate committee thereof comprised of disinterested persons and without the participation of the affected individual except to respond to questions about the disclosure. The policy further addresses the procedure for the board's further consideration of the proposed transaction/matter without the participation of the affected person and the documentation of the proceedings. Lastly, the policy addresses potential disciplinary action for violations of the policy. The policy is available to the public upon request.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves all elements of remuneration for the executive director. The board obtains market data comparing the organization's executive director role to similarly sized organizations utilizing both title and job content comparisons. The board reviews the market analysis and approves any salary adjustments for the executive director. All of these discussions and decisions are documented through the provision of meeting minutes.”

“Until june 27, 2014, mercy mission services, inc. Was a subsidiary organization in the trinity health system. Trinity health makes certain of its key documents available to the public on its website, www.trinity-health.org, in the "about us" section. In this section, the consolidated audited financial statements are publicly available. Mercy mission services, inc.'s governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Purchased services: program service expenses 50,502. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,502. Physician fees: program service expenses 13,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,200.”