Waking the Village

“The tax return for waking the village is first reviewed by the executive director in consultation with the accounatant who has completed the return. After the executive director approves, all associated forms being filed are emailed to the board for their review. After review, the board meets to vote on approval.”

“The board reviews the conflict of interest policy annually to stay informed on the policies set forth in the document. All new board memberss and agency employees complete a conflict of interest form to identify any potential conflicts. The form includes a questionaire to check for common areas of conflict. If a conflict of interest was indicated on the form, it would be presented to the board at a regular meeting to address concerns. If a board member were to have a conflict of interest when voting on agency direction or expenditures, that board member would not be allowed to participate in voting.”

“Annually the executive director's salary is determined by the board of directors. The review includes interviews with staff and agency community partners along with qualitative analysis of the executive director's performance in a range of areas (leadership, networking, staff management, program design and fundraising). Prior to any raise, the executive director is evaluated and the board researches data to ascertain appropriate and reasonable compensation for the executive director's position and it's accompanying duties. The board also assesses the agency's fiscal health prior to considering a raise.”

“Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, financial statements and board minutes are maintained in the agency's corporate records and are avilable for public inspection at the agency's main office at 869 stillwater drive, unit 9, west sacramento, ca 95605. The agency also provides electonic versions of the 990, board minutes, agency policies and fiscal documents upon request. The 990 is also available to the public on guidestar.”

“Made available as noted above.”