Eastern Plains Community Action Agency Inc

“Board members inez rodriguez and veronica pena are siblings, board members rafelita ulibarri and alisha anaya are mother and daughter, and board members joseph anaya and alisha anaya are married.”

“Organization's process to review form 990: once the return is completed, a copy is provided to the governing body. The cfo and executive director review the 990 before filing.”

“We have a conflict of interest policy in both the board handbook and our personnel policies, which are signed by board members and new employees. If changes are made, the updated policies are distributed and signed.”

“Part vi, line 15a, compensation process for top official: the board of director's personnel committee is responsible for reviewing staff salaries annually, recognizing difference among eastern plains caa programs (i.e. Funding sources fiscal years, regulations and guidelines). Salary scale flexibility exists to enable all programs to utilize funds allocated for salaries when such funding opportunities become available. No eastern plains caa employee will receive less than minimum wage. All salary increases are contingent upon budget restrictions. All employee salaries will be based on each programs' current wage scale approved by the board of directors/head start policy council. Salary scales that include compensation for licensure/certification achievements will be revoked for staff failing to maintain requirements. Promotions result in a salary increase as allowed by the current wage scale. Part vi, line 15b, compensation process for officers: the board of director's personnel committee is responsible for reviewing staff salaries annually, recognizing the difference among eastern plains caa programs (i.e. Funding sources fiscal years, regulations and guidelines). Salary scale flexibility exists to enable all programs to utilize funds allocated for salaries when such funding opportunities become available. No eastern plains caa employee will receive less than minimum wage. All salary increases are contingent upon budget restrictions. All employee salaries will be based on each programs' current wage scale approved by the board of directors/head start policy council. Salary scales that include compensation for licensure/certification achievements will be revoked for staff failing to maintain requirements. Promotions result in a salary increase as allowed by the current wage scale.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation: the organization maintains its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at its office. Each are available upon request as well as on the nm attorney general's website.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”