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“The committees of the board of directors do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“All members of the board will be shared on the 990 including schedule b and their feedback will be requested before filing the form with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has circulated the organization's bylaws that outline the organization's conflict of interest policy as it pertains to the board of directors. Similarly, the organization's handbook has been circulated to staff and the board, that outlines the organization's conflict of interest policy as it pertains to staff. Both outline the policies and the procedures to disclose any conflict of interest. If an actual or possible conflict of interest arises, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists: after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest: (i) an interested person may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of and the vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. (ii) the chair of the board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. (iii) after exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. (iv) if a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors or committee members whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. Violations of the conflicts of interest policy: if the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. (ii) if, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“The executive director proposed all salaries using comparative data, and the board reviewed and approved those salaries in writing. The last salary review was completed in december 2020.”

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