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“Not applicable - there are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A copy of the return is forwarded to board members requesting that the form 990 be reviewed and approved. After receiving approval of the board members, the form 990 (or irs efile authorization form) is signed by a designated board member and the return is mailed or efiled to the irs.”

“Annually, the board reviews its conflict of interest policy. All board members are required to submit their actual and potential conflicts declaration each year. The board reviews the conflict reports and makes a determination regarding the declarations made.”

“The executive director was hired as an independent contractor based on her experience. Compensation is determined by the board of directors through a review of comparable compensation for similar positions. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: not applicable - executive director is the only officer who is compensated.”

“The organization's form 990 is available for public inspection upon request.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request.”

“The organization's executive director was hired and paid as an independent contractor. Such fees are included in part vii.”

“The organziation is currently being audited for the year ended december 31, 2011. Although the organization is in arrears for its single audits, the organization intends to engage a cpa to perform the single audit for 2013.”