Pave

“The board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors in office, may designate and appoint one or more committees, each consisting of one or more directors, which committees shall have and exercise the authority of the board of directors in the governance of the corporation. However, no committee shall have the authority to amend or repeal these bylaws; elect or remove any officer or director; adopt a plan of merger; or authorize the voluntary dissolution of the corporation.”

“The internal affairs committee chaired by the treasurer/secretary reviews the audit and 990 with the audit firm hired by the board and management. The draft audit and 990 are presented by the audit firm at a board of directors meeting for final review and approval.”

“Board and key staff members sign the conflict of interest policy annually. New staff at hire. Upon completion of the paperwork board leadership and executive director reviews board responses and executive director reviews key staff responses. As needed, the executive director can review staff responses with board leadership. The board collectively obtains clarifying information and/or noting areas of conflict to assure recusal from discussions and votes for board members.”

“The executive committee of the board approves changes in executive director compensation and with the executive director utilizes independent wage and salary comparisons as produced by reputable entities in our not-for-profit field, such as via the national nonprofit council, united way of king county, wa nonprofit center, etc. If needed, additional insights from independent consultants in the field, hr, and other associations are utilized. The fiscal manager position compensation was reviewed by both of pave's independent cpas as well as with the hiring agency utilized.”

“The governing documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request and sent electronically and password protected as needed.”

“Subcontracted services for grant and other: program service expenses 290,916. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 290,916. Other professional fees: program service expenses 77,967. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,967. Consulting: program service expenses 71,905. Management and general expenses 13,488. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 85,393.”

“The process for selection of the independent auditors has not changed.”