Mesa Community Action Network Incorporated

“The day-to-day operations are managed by a new leaf, inc., an arizona non-profit corporation, exempt from tax under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).”

“The sole member is a new leaf, inc., an arizona non-profit corporation exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).”

“The member approves the board members elected by the board of directors other than the members, representing not fewer than one-third of the directors, the board elects in accordance with democratic selection procedures administered by the organization adequate to assure that the members are representative of low-income individuals and families in the neighborhood served and if they represent a specific neighborhood, that they live in that neighborhood.”

“The member has the right to approve the appointment or removal of any directors other than the directors over which they do not, as described in the response to line 7a. The member must also approve any amendment or repeal of the organization's articles of incorporation or bylaws or the adoption of new articles of incorporation or bylaws, the appointment or removal of any officer of the organization, the fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the board of directors or on any committee of the board of directors, the execution of any contract for goods, services or facilities, the borrowing or lending of money and the liquidation or dissolution of the corporation, of the transfer, disposition, or encumbrance of the properties or assets of the organization other than in the ordinary course of the organization's business.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accountant. The 990 is then reviewed by the ceo and cfo, and distributed to the board prior to filing.”

“All members of the board of directors and key leadership staff complete conflict of interest forms as required under a new leaf, inc.'s conflict of interest policy. The organization's management team monitors compliance with policies and use of vendors, agencies, professionals or other outside organizations to ensure compliance with policies. Board members recuse themselves from discussions or votes when potential conflicts of interest arise. Board members annually complete a disclosure of conflict of interest statement, which is maintained by the governance committee and the ceo, and forwarded to any governmental agencies which require such disclosure.”

“Mesa community action network (mesacan) is managed by a new leaf, inc. And mesacan reimburses them for salaries. Several members of the tripartite board are also members of the board of directors of a new leaf, inc. The board of directors approves the salaries of key employees and other officers in the budget approval process for the organization.”

“The form 990 and form 1023 are available on a new leaf inc.'s website, a related charitable organization, www.turnanewleaf.org.”

“A public copy of the form 990, form 1023, the conflict of interest policy and other governing documents are available upon request at the organization's administration office during regular business hours.”