Metropolitan Education Commission

“The metropolitan education commission was formed as a joint commission by the city of tucson and pima county for educational and advocacy purposes. Each governmental entity retains power to appoint 5 members of the governing body. The 24 remaining appointments come from the community education and business organizations.”

“The mayor and members of the tucson city council, together with the pima county board of supervisors, may each appoint members of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and a draft is provided to the excutive director for review. Upon the executive director's approval, a copy is provided to the entire board prior to filing.”

“Each employee and commissioner is provided a copy of the conflict of interest policy and required to sign an acknowledgement. The acknowledgement states that upon or before election, hiring, or appointment, the individual will make a full, written disclosure of interests and relationships that could potentially result in a conflict of interest, and that the disclosure will be updated as appropriate. During the course of commission meetings or activities, the individual is required to disclose any and all interests in a transaction or decision that could confer, or appear to confer, benefit or gain to the individual, his business, or his family. After making such disclosure, the individual will not be allowed to participate in any discussion or vote involving a possible conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors determined current year compensation for both the executive director and the administrative assistant by comparison with jted (joint technological education district) standards for such positions.”

“The organization makes all important documents, including its forms 990 and 1023, together with its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements, available to the public upon request at its office.”

“Consultants and coordinators: program service expenses 121,987. Management and general expenses 26,778. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 148,765.”