Our Place Community Outreach

“The board of directors has an executive committee that (a) acts as a sounding board and advisor for the executive director who reports to the board; (b) acts as a sounding board and advisor for the standing board committees; (c) periodically reviews the organization charter, bylaws and policies; (d) assigns responsibilities and interventions needed for the organization's health and good order; (e) oversees preliminary plans for our place programs and events; (f) plans and executes board meetings and events; and (g) makes necessary decisions when the full board is not able to be consulted in a timely manner. Said decisions are to be ratified by the board at the next meeting.”

“Any church, organization or agency that desires to assist with needed outreach and ministries in the west central neighborhood and has committed itself to a contribution to the work and ministry of our place community outreach is eligible to apply to become a member.”

“Each member has the power to appoint one individual to the board of directors, up to a total of 10 board members-at-large. Any excess representatives have a voice in board meetings but do not have the right to vote. The director of west central community center is also a member of the board of directors.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to the executive committee of the board of directors prior to submission to the irs.”

“A conflict of interest statement is submitted in writing to the board, explaining any potential conflicts of interest and including an explanation of how it will not affect the board member's ability to serve in the best interests of the organization. Officers and directors are monitored for conflicts of interest through bimonthly board meetings (every two months). Whenever a board member or officer has a financial or personal interest in any matter coming before the board, the affected person a) fully discloses the nature of the interest and b) withdraws from discussion, lobbying, and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest is approved only when a majority of disinterested board members determine that it is in the best interest of the organization to do so.”

“Regular communication between the board members, during the annual budget process, ensure the salaries of the executive director and director are reasonable for the nature of the positions and experience of the individuals. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public through our annual meeting in september.”