Center for Arts Design and Social

“The board of directors reviews and approves the form 990 prior to its filing with the irs. The form 990 is then authorized and signed by the organization's executive director.”

“The organization has adopted a conflict of interest policy that is applicable to all officers, directors, and key employees with powers delegated to it by the board (collectively, "interested person"). In accordance with the policy, all interested persons are required to immediately disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the board chair, provided the board chair is not making the disclosure. If the board chair is making the disclosure, then it should be made to the board treasurer. Upon disclosing a financial interest to the board by an interested person, and after any necessary discussion, the interested person will leave the meeting and the remaining members of the board will determine if a conflict actually exists. If a conflict is deemed to exist, the disinterested directors or committee members will review and vote upon whether the transaction is in the best interests of the organization and whether it is fair or reasonable. The interested person may make a presentation to the board, but must leave the meeting prior to any discussion/vote on the transaction”

“The executive director and the director of research and programs receive annual performance evaluations from the trustees of the center's board of directors, which is charged with determining the proper level of compensation by considering not only performance, self evaluation and responsibilities, but also comparability data from other arts, culture and education non-for-profits.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”