Redwood Coast Developmental Services Corporation

“The finance committee reviews the form 990. After any changes are made onthe return, a final draft of the form 990 is approved by the financecommittee and then forwarded to the entire board of directors before it isfiled.”

“Each year board members are given a conflict of interest statement to readand sign. The conflict of interest statement defines what might constitutea conflict of interest. The board members signature attests to the fact that no such conflict of interest exists.”

“The agencys board of directors created a personnel committee to spearheadthe recruitment, selection process and hiring of the executive director.this included making a recommendation as to the appropriate salary level tooffer. The benefit package offered is the same that is available to allstaff (nothing preferential). The committee did compare salaries of otherregional center executive directors. The committee then makes arecommendation to the full board for approval, of who to hire and the termsof the hiring. The final decision to hire the executive director isapproved by the entire board. For key employees (department directors),the salary range is approved by the board with input from the executivedirector and comparison from other regional centers. The benefit packageoffered to all department directors is the same as for all staff.”

“The form 990, the form 1023, and the determination letters are available upon written or verbal request to anyone who inquires to the organization. Governing documents are also available at the organizations office.”

“Pursuant to the lanterman act of the state of california, the center isrequired to include persons with disabilities (clients who receiveservices) or their parents or legal guardians as members of the boardof directors. The lanterman act also requires one board member to be aclient service provider. To comply with this state law, the centersboard of directors includes 4 clients, 7 parents/legal guardians ofclients, and 1 service provider as of june 30, 2020.”

“The entity receives funding on an annual basis from the state of california. The regional center contracts with the department of developmental services to provide or coordinate services and support for the individuals with developmental disabilities. The entity does not disburse funds for the solicitation of private donations.”

“Pursuant to the terms of the contract with the dds, any equipment purchased becomes the property of the dds and, accordingly, are charged as expenses when incurred. For the year ended june 30, 2020, equipment on hand at the regional center that is owned by the state totaled $232,710.”