Alternative Missions

“The form 990 will be completed annually and copies will be provided to the entire governing board. At that time the president will review the form 990 with the treasurer, any changes will then be updated on the form. Once all the necessary changes are made and the president is in agreement with the treasurer on the finished form 990, it will be signed, dated and submitted by the filing deadline. A copy of the approved form 990 will be provided to all of the governing board of alternative missions before the return is filed.”

“A conflict of interest is defined as an actual or perceived interest by a staff or board member in an action that results in, or has the appearance, or results in personal, organizational, or professional gain. Officers and members are obligated to always act in the best interest of the organization. This obligation requires that any officer or member, in the performance of organizational duties, seek only the furtherance of the organization's mission. At all times, officers and board members are prohibited from using their job title or the organization's name or property for private profit or benefit. A.) the officers and members of the organization should neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors/vendors. This is not intended to preclude bonafied organization fund raising activities. B.) no officer, or member of the organization shall participate in the selection award, or administration of a purchase or contract with a vendor where to his knowledge any of the following has financial interest in that purchase or contract: 1) the officer or member, 2) any member of their immediate family, 3) their partner, 4) any organization in which any of the above is an officer, director, or employee, 5) a person or organization with whom any of the above individuals is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment. Disclosure - any possible conflict of interest shall be disclosed by the person or persons concerned. Board action - when a conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the board, the interested person(s) shall not participate in the final decision or related deliberation regarding the matter under consideration. When there is a doubt as to whether a conflict exists, the matter shall be resolved by vote of the board or director, excluding the person(s) concerning whose situation the doubt has arisen. Record of conflict - the official minutes of the board shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and the interested person(s) did not participate in the final discussion or vote.”

“The public is able to contact alternative missions through its website or by phone and request a copy of alternative missions' governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements.”