Shelter from the Storm

“Several small changes to the bylaws including: specify who the registered agent is, the entity's new address, the entity can engage in more activities as long as they are allowable for organizations defined under section 501(c)(3), specifies the duties of the board of directors, lower max number of directors, directors to be elected by majority of board, directors must live in service area, specifies how and in what circumstances a director can be removed, add duties of loyalty and diligence, no director may act on behalf of the organization without specific authorization by the board, officers are elected by majority of the board for a one year term, the board can remove officers, specifies duties for the chairperson(s), specifies duties for the secretary, specify that the board hires the executive director and broadly defines the ED's duties, specifies when mailings must be sent to the board for meetings, allows for notice of special meetings by email, notice must be given no less that days prior for special meetings, allows for attendance of meetings via phone or other electronic medium, allows for immediate action when time is of the essence even if the whole board can't be reached, limits authority of committees, specifies duties of agency oversight committee, specifies which qualified not for profit receives remaining assets if entity dissolves, specifies that no loan be made to any director or employee, adds when the articles of incorporation or bylaws can me amended.”

“Draft 990 was emailed to all board members for review and approval.”

“When any potential conflict of interest arose it was disclosed to the board, discussed and acted upon.”

“Upon request.”