Carpinteria Valley Arts Council

“A committee of the governing body of the board of directors reviewed and approved the form 990 prior to the return being filed. Electronic copies of the form 990 were distributed to the members of the board of directors.”

“During the organization's annual retreat the conflict of interest policy is discussed among all board members. In addition, any possible new conflicts of interest are discussed at the board meetings. The board also reviews all contracts, while reimbursements to board members and employees are reviewed by at least two board members.”

“The executive committee of the organization serves as a compensation committee that has general oversight of the organization's human resource plan. Specific duties include yearly evaluation and determination of the compensation of the executive director of the organization. The committee uses the following process in its annual 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 organization 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 and/or the board chair (a member of the committee) then meet (s) with the executive director to discuss and document strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the upcoming year. Compensation for the upcoming year is also discussed and documented.”

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

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

“To promote and support the arts in order to foster diverse community involvement, nurture the creative process and its appreciation, provide educational opportunities, establish a center for the arts and to enhance and enrich the quality of life in the carpinteria valley.”