Citizens Development Center

“The executive committee serves as the board's leadership team to streamline board processes and assure the board remains focused on governance, fulfillment of the agency mission and implementation of the strategic plan. When the board of trustees is unavailable, the executive committee shall carry on all the business of the board between the regular meetings of the board and shall have all the power and authority of the board except as limited by law, the articles of incorporation, or the bylaws. A majority of the members of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum in order for the committee to conduct business, provided however, that the executive committee may meet by telephone. All actions taken by the executive committee shall be reported in writing to the board of trustees at the next board meeting. The executive committee shall serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees and in addition to the above duties shall perform whatever duties designated by the board of trustees. The president is chair of the executive committee, which shall include the officers and the immediate past president.”

“The nonprofit's officers and directors review the form 990.”

“All board members must sign the non profit's conflict of interest policy, and they must immediately report conflicts or potential conflicts to the president of the organization. Once a board member or officer reports a conflict to the president, that person is not permitted to vote or use his personal influence on the matter and shall be absent from the board meeting while that matter is being discussed. The minutes of the meeting must reflect the disclosure and the fact of the member's absence during the discussion and vote.”

“Only the board of trustees may determine or change the compensation of the executive director of the organization. The board is tasked with evaluating the executive director's performance annually using a set of criteria specified in the policies of the center. The executive committee of the board sends the board of directors and the executive director copies of the form to complete and return. The executive committee then summarizes the findings and meets with the board to discuss the executive director's compensation package. The evaluation form, comparable salary and benefit data, and the financial position of the center are all considered when determining the executive director's salary and/or adjustments to it. Minutes are kept of all meetings of the executive committee and the board. All other salaries are determined by the executive director and the board as part of the annual budgeting process. The policy manual specifies that the compensation and benefits shall be comparable to those provided by similar agencies, subject to the availability of funds.”

“The nonprofit makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and form 990 which contains its financial information available by request.”