Carpinteria Valley Arts Council

“The board of directors chair and e.d. Reviews and approves the 990 forms prior to filing, under the lead of in- house senior accountant”

“During the organizations annual retreat all members of the board of directors discuss and are required to annually sign code of ethics, code of conduct, conflict of interest and declaration of corporate governance policies. In addition, any possible new conflict of interests are discussed at board meetings. The board also reviews all contracts, while reimbursements to board members and employees are reviewed by the executive director.”

“The executive committee of the board serves as the compensation committee that has general oversight of the organization's human resource plan. Specific duties include annual evaluation and determiniation of the compensation of the executive director of the organization. The committee uses the following process in its review of the performance and compensation of the executive director: 1. Compilation of information on compensation packages offered in the marketplace. 2. In closed session, without the executive director present, discussion of the value to the organizaiton of the executive director, including performance in relation to goals. 3. Meeting with the executive director to discuss performance and compensation expectations. 4. Determination of compensation and following year goals: the committee or board chair meet(s) with the executive director to discuss and document strengths, weaknesses, and goals and compensation for the upcoming year.”

“The executive director reviews the performance of other key employees (if any) annually, including documentation of accomplishments, consideration of the employee's areas of strength, areas that need improvement and goals for the following year. Compensation adjustments are based on merit. Salar ies for new personnel are set according to position description,required education, skills and experience, and comparative salaries for similar positions elsewhere. Aggregate salaries are reviwed by the finance committee and executive committee prior to approval by the full board as part of the annual budget development.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The return is being amended to remove form 990-t. The entity meets the real property rents exception. The tax return is also being amended to reflect updated financial statements.”

“The organization mission is to be a premier small-town community arts and event center; fostering diverse community involvement; nurturing the creative process; providing variety of experiences; serving as the gathering place for the community.”

“Continue to support bellas artes, which is a join project that since 2004 has worked with peoples self help housing to offer arts and cultural education to all ages. Ninety percent of the residents are of mexican and latin american descent. The arts center also works with other local non profits including girls inc. Of carpinteria and the carpinteria boys and girls club to bring arts programing to additional youth.”