The Arc of Dallas

“The organization presents the form 990 to the full board of directors including significant schedules. Each member of the board of directors will receive a copy of the form 990 prior to the submission of the form to the irs. The organization does not file the form 990 until all members of the board have reviewed the completed form 990.”

“Board members are to disclose in writing to the entire board if they, or any member of their immediate families, or any organization with which they are affiliated, presently transact business with the arc of dallas or might reasonably be expected to do so in the future. An affiliation with an organization will be considered to exist when a board member or a member of his or her immediate family is an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent of the organization; or owns five percent of the voting stock or controlling interest in the organization; or has any other substantial interest or dealing with the organization. Board members with such relationships will not be eligible to vote on matters directly pertaining to the business to be transacted with the identified person or organization. Minutes of appropriate meetings are to reflect that such disclosure was made, that such board member abstained from voting, and that such board member was not counted for the purpose of determining a quorum.”

“When hiring the executive director and other key employees, and thereafter on an annual basis, the board will perform a thorough review to determine suitable compensation. This process is to include a review of comparability data by the board of directors or an independent compensation consultant hired by the board. Comparability data can include compensation surveys, written employment contracts and 990's of similar organizations. The board will retain documentation of the deliberation and final decision.”

“When hiring the executive director and other key employees, and thereafter on an annual basis, the board will perform a thorough review to determine suitable compensation. This process is to include a review of comparability data by the board of directors or an independent compensation consultant hired by the board. Comparability data can include compensation surveys, written employment contracts and 990's of similar organizations. The board will retain documentation of the deliberation and final decision.”

“All governing documents are provided to the public on the organization's website, on guidestar and upon request.”

“Other service expense fees are for payroll expenses, outside contract services, program instructors & camp staff, and instructor paperwork fees.”