Anne Carlsen Center

“The governance committee consists of the chair, vice chair, immediate past chair, corporate treasurer/secretary, and one director appointed by the board chair. The governance committee has the power to transact all business of the center during the interim between meetings of the board, provided that any action so taken does not conflict with the policies and express wishes of the board of directors, and the committee refers all matters of major importance to the full board. Minutes are taken by the governance committee and submitted to the full board. The committee is responsible for board development, nominating board members, governance policies, as well as performance review which all board members participate in the review of compensation of the president/ceo.”

“The organization updated its bylaws. Significant changes were as follows: the role of corporate secretary and corporate treasurer has been combined into a single role. Board officer terms were changed from 1 year to 2 year terms. Board proxies are no longer allowed to be used. Terminology was updated from board of trustees to board of directors.”

“The cfo provides the form 990 electronically to all board members for their review. The board chair, audit/finance committee chair, ceo, and cfo will conduct a final review and approval of the form 990 before it is filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the board, the purpose of this policy is to ensure identification and resolution of those instances in which governing board members, officers, employees and other agents or representatives of the center (and its affiliates and subsidiaries) may find themselves in circumstances giving rise to a potential or actual conflict of interest. To protect the center's interest in such situations, and to provide for adequate reporting mechanisms, anne carlsen center will not enter into any transaction or arrangement with any entity in which any board member, officer, employee or agent that has a financial interest unless such transaction or arrangement is fully disclosed to, and approved by, the president/ceo (or the board, if the president/ceo or a board member has the financial interest). After disclosure of the financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the final 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. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“Ceo compensation and benefits are reviewed, set and approved initially by the governance committee and approved by the full board of directors. An independent consultant is used to develop and conduct a market survey for cash compensation and benefits. The survey is sent to state and regional health and human service providers of like sized organizations. Published surveys are also used by the consultant. A report is filed with the governance committee and board as well as reviewed with the independent consultant. Documentation would include the compensation report and minutes of governance committee and board deliberations. Acc follows this process each year. The ceo determines management compensation packages for other officers in consultation and recommendation from an external compensation consultant. An independent consultant is used to develop and conduct a market survey for cash compensation and benefits. The survey is sent to state and regional health and human service providers of like sized organizations. Published surveys are also used by the consultant. Acc follows this process each year.”

“The center's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to public upon request.”

“For a reader to fully understand the activity and programs of the anne carlsen center, management recommends that the reader also review the anne carlsen center foundation form 990.”

“Additionally, the purposes for which the organization is organized are: a) to provide services for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals and other children and adults with specialized health care and education needs; b) to support individuals, along with their families, as they pursue growth and fulfillment in their lives through leadership in education, life skills training and technology; c) to seek, obtain and maintain ongoing community partnerships and philanthropic support to accomplish such purposes; d) to provide residential, education, and community based program curriculum to children with behavioral and mental health needs.”

“Change in value of anne carlsen center foundation 4,232,214.”

“The audit/finance committee selects the independent auditor and meets with the auditor at the end of the audit to discuss the audited financial statements. The organization did not change their audit process during the year.”