Tri Cities Community Health

“The executive committee consists of the officers of the governing board and one other board member to be designated by the board chair. The executive committee is the only committee authorized to review and take any necessary action, which, in the opinion of a majority of the committee upon vote where four members are present, cannot wait for the next regularly scheduled board meeting or where calling a special board meeting is not practical. Actions taken by the executive committee must be ratified by the full board at the next board meeting and documented in the minutes.”

“Tri-cities community health relied on an interim ceo provided by community link consulting while searching for a permanent ceo. The interim ceo served from may 2017 to december 2017.”

“The bylaws were amended in june 2017 to make the following significant changes: 1. The mission is updated to identify the geographic area served as benton, franklin and northern walla walla counties, washington. 2. The rights and powers of board members are updated to (a) require actions to be in the organization's best interest; (b) limit the ability of an individual to act on behalf of the board; and (c) identify responsibilies related to the development, adoption and revision of policies and procedures. 3. Allow an individual to serve as a board member for more than three terms as long as there is an absence of at least twelve months after the third sequential term. 4. Update the reasons an individual may be removed from the board of directors. 5. Update the reasons an individual may be removed from an officer position on the board of directors. 6. Require a board member with a conflict of interest to disclose such conflict and recuse themselves from participating in discussions or votes that involve the conflict.”

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the finance director, who reviewed the form, schedules and related attachments. Any comments or questions were addressed with the preparer and a final draft was presented to the ceo, who then approved the 990. Once management was satisfied with the 990, it was distributed to all board members for review. After board review, the ceo signed the form 8879-eo authorizing the preparer to e-file the return.”

“All board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of appointment to the board or through self-disclosure in the interim. Disclosures are reviewed by the full board. If a conflict of interest exists, the board member is excused from all discussions and any voting that relates to the matter in question. It is understood that all board members have an obligation to report any matters or issues that may give rise to a conflict of interest.”

“The human resource department regulary conducts salary reviews and surveys for all positions, including key employees and officers, and advises the board of directors of their findings upon request. The board of directors reviews and approves the ceo's compensation. The ceo reviews and approves the compensation of other officers and key employees, although the board of directors approves the salary ranges of all positions in the organization every three years. The compensation review process was last completed in 2017.”

“The clinic makes its goverining documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Two clinics were opened during the fiscal year, in richland and kennewick.”