United Way of Eddy County

“The Executive Director reviews a draft of federal Form 990 and presents itto the Board of Directors at the next scheduled board meeting.”

“No member of United Way of Eddy County Board of Directors or staff shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation with United Way of Eddy County. This shall also include the member's business or other nonprofit affiliations, family and/or significant other, employer, or close associates who may stand to receive a benefit or gain. Each individual shall disclose to the Board Chair any personal interests which he or she may have in any matter pending before the organization and shall refrain from participation in any discussion or decision on such matter. Any new member of the Board of Directors shall be given this policy at the time of their election onto the Board of Directors and the policy will be reviewed annually by the board at a regularly scheduled meeting. We understand that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of United Way of Eddy County and the organization's decision-making process as well as to enable our constituencies to have confidence in the integrity, intentions and actions of the officers, staff, board members and volunteers. To that end, we understand that this policy is not meant to supplement good judgment and all constituents should respect its spirit as well as its wording. In additionaddition, any member of United Way of Eddy County's Board of Directors or Staff shall refrain from obtaining any list of clients or donors for personal or private solicitation purposes at any time during the term of their affiliation.”

“The Board of Directors annually approves all compensation and merit based adjustments for all employees.”

“A member of the public may request to inspect documents including tax returns, financial statements and board approved policies at the principal office of the organization. The organization will generally provide the information requested that same day. However, if the request places an 'unreasonable burden' on the organization, the staff will provide copies of the requested information no later than the next business day after the unreasonable circumstances cease to exist (limited to a maximum of five business days after the request). Written requests for documents received by fax, mail, email or overnight services, which include the requester's address, are generally provided to the requester within five business days.”