Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

“The organization has members.”

“Election of the board of directors shall be by the voting members of the organization by written ballot. The officers shall be elected by the board of directors at the first meeting of the fiscal year.”

“The board of directors shall formulate the policies of the ccdb. However, when the regular membership of the ccdb authorizes or prohibits any act or policy by a majority vote, it shall be binding upon the board of directors.”

“The form 990 and its required attachments are provided to the executive director who reviews the return. The return is then presented to the board by the executive director along with the contract accountant/preparer for review. Upon acceptance, the return is electronically filed by the accountant/preparer.”

“The organization maintains a board resource manual with all policies and procedures. Each board member has access to the manual and the orientation to fully explain the roles and responsibilities of each member. The executive director and board executive committee work together to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The organization's executive committee works to ensure compliance with board policies.”

“The organization's executive director and support staff work together to secure non profit salary information from a variety of non profit sources, along with other sector trend and agency data, as available, to develop a salary range for executive, management, and staff salaries. This information along with the organization's salary history form the basis for compensation arrangements and updates. In addition, the board of directors review and approve the executive director's salary.”

“The organization provides upon request and on guidestar.”

“The colorado criminal defense bar is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and the wellbeing of those who defend them. The organization is unalterably opposed to the death penalty. The ccdb is committed to providing training and support to the criminal defense community in an effort to promote zealous advocacy for our clients at every stage of representation. Purpose. To (1) uphold and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of colorado, (2) promote the just practice and administration of criminal law, (3) promote the improvement of criminal law, practice and procedure, (4) promote the training of criminal defense lawyers, (5) promote and facilitate the communication, support, and assistance between criminal defense lawyers in handling the rigors and burdens attendant to the profession, between criminal defense lawyers, (6)promote the integrity, independence and expertise of defense lawyers in criminal cases; (7) promote holistic, client-centered representation to the criminally accused; all within the meaning of section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code.”