Mesa United Way Inc.

“The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the board, immediate past-chair, division chairs, ethics officer and strategic planning chair. Its duties shall be to supervise and direct the work and administration of the mesa united way, subject to the approval of the board of directors. In any emergency it shall have all the powers of the board except that it shall not reverse any action of the board. Any emergency action taken shall be ratified by the board of directors.”

“The audit committee reviews the drafts of the audited financial statements and form 990 submitted from the independent accounting firm. Based on their review, the audit committee recommends acceptance or rejection of the form 990 to the executive committee. A motion to accept or reject the form 990 is put to the general board along with the audit committees recommendations and a copy of the drafted form 990.”

“All transaction and vendor negotiations are conducted at arms length. Three competing bids are required for any potential expenditure over $3,000. Board members that are related parties to any transaction are not allowed to vote on that transaction.”

“Board of directors forms a search committee made up of board members and non-members. The search committee reviews demographic data for compensation levels of ceo's in similar sized organizations. The search committee recommends a compensation level to the executive committes, who then approves and submits to the entire board for a vote. The last compensation review/update process for the executive director, t. Dan wollam, was completed in 2012. For compensation for all other positions in the organization, ceo reviews demographic date for compensation levels for similar positions in similarly sized organizations. Board members may be consulted, but board approval is not required.”

“Audited financial statements are posted on the website. Key financial data is published in annual report to the public. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public.”

“Vita donated services adjustment: program service expenses -81,096. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -81,096.”

“Change in value of interest in charitable remainder trusts -7,509.”

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”