Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center

“Any person over the age of 18 who is dedicated to the purposes of the jsv shall be eligible for jsv membership upon minimum donation of $100 to jsv. The initial jsv membership shall include anyone who has made a donation of $100 or more to the addison-penzak jewish community center or the jewish federation of silicon valley during the twelve months, beginning december 1, 2019 and ending november 30, 2020.”

“All jsv members in good standing shall have the right to vote on the election of directors. In addition, those members shall have all rights afforded jsv members under the california nonprofit public benefit corporation law.”

“Without the approval of the jsv members, the board may not adopt, amend, or repeal any bylaw that would: increase or extend the terms of directors; allow any director to hold office by designation or selection rather than by election by the jsv members; change the quorum for jsv members' meetings; repeal, restrict, create, expand, or otherwise change proxy rights; authorize cumulative voting; specify or change a fixed number of directors, or change from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa; require that approval by the jsv members or a class of members be unanimous or by a greater proportion than that required by law; authorize the board to fill vacancies created by the removal of directors; or terminate all jsv memberships or any class of memberships.”

“The finance committee reviews and approves the return and then final approval is given by the full board.”

“A general conflict of interest policy is signed by all employees at the time of hire. Employees with particular fiduciary responsibilities related to fund raising and development are required to sign a separate conflict of interest policy relative to those to fiduciary duties. The polices require self-disclosure.”

“Executive compensation packages are reviewed by the board of directors and approved during the normal course of governance (fiscal budgeting cycle.) while there is an executive employment agreement for the ceo on a year to year basis; all other top management and key employees are maintained as "at-will."”

“The tax return is available to the public for inspection. The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”