Help-New Mexico Inc.

“Executive committee: the officers of the board shall serve as the executive committee of the board. Unless limited by a resolution of the board, the executive committee shall have the authority of the board between meetings of the board, provided, however, that the executive committee shall not have the authority of the board to fill vacancies of the board, amend or repeal the articles of incorporation or bylaws, amend or repeal any resolution of the board of directors that by its express terms cannot be amended or repealed, appoint any other committees of the board and approve any self-dealing transaction. The secretary of the corporation shall send to each director a report that summarizes the business conducted at each meeting of the executive committee. The executive committee shall be responsible for providing continuity in leadership through frequent communication, previewing controversial policy issues and vetting major matters prior to the full board's consideration, and assuring a longerterm, strategic perspective for the corporation. The executive committee shall consist of the chair, the vice chair, the secretary, and the treasurer elected by the board at the annual meeting.”

“All board members, except alejandra dominguez, have a business relationship as officers of chicanos por la causa, inc.”

“The corporation shall have a single class of voting members and the sole member of that class shall be chicanos por la causa, inc.”

“The corporation shall not elect or remove directors and fill vacancies on the board without the approval of the sole member.”

“The sole member's approval is required for (a) any merger, dissolution or liquidation of the corporation; (b) any amendments to the articles or the restated bylaws; (c) the sale, pledge, lease, or other transfer of assets of the corporation other than transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business; (d) the creation of any subsidiaries or affiliates of the corporation; (e) the election and removal of directors and filling vacancies on the governing board; and (f) the issuance of any debt by the corporation.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once the draft is available, it is reviewed by management and any changes incorporated into the filing. Once this detailed review is complete, the draft of the form 990 is presented to the board of directors for their review and comments prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest requires an annual declaration by all board members and key staff. We adhere to the code of conduct guidelines in the omb a110 circular. All potential conflicts are review by the board of directors. Any board member who has a potential conflict of interest in a specific action of the board under consideration at a meeting is expected to excuse themselves from any influence on such action. Since every situation and circumstance cannot be anticipated or disclosed in advanced, the organization relies upon the honesty and integrity of each individual to comply with this protocol.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Current year equity does not reflect prior year's audit adjustment for rou leases, as such, the difference in equity is reported on part xi, line 8 of the return.”

“At the time of filing, the organization is in the process of undergoing a financial statement audit.”