Advocates for Children Inc

“Election of members and their rights new board members are required to pass a background check. If the prosepctive member passes the background check the board members welcome that new board member to the board.”

“Organization's process to review form 990 the board of directors reviews the audited financial statements with the independent accountant that prepares the audit. Additionally, the board receives a digital copy of the form 990 to review and it is also uploaded to the board portal section of the websit for review at anytime.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy - all officers, employees, and volunteers receive initial training on the code of ethics as part of the orientation process and will complete and sign the code of ethics policy. All officers, employees, and volunteers will disclose any activity or relationship which may be perceived as a conflict of interest, and a record of that disclosure will be maintained. Each board member is provided with a copy of the code of ethics at the time of initial orientation to the board. Employees have the responsibility to report a violation of the code to the human resources director. The ceo will handle all corrective action for violation of the code. Board members should report any suspected violation of the code to the board chair who will discuss the matter with the ceo. The board chair will discuss the issue with the individual board member and other parties. The issues and recommendations will be brought to the executive committee. Board members and officers annually sign the conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation process for top official - the compensation of the executive director is et by the board of directors. The executive director sets salaries of other employees with board approval.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“No changes have been made since prior year.”