Valley Mental Health Incorporated

“The process to complete and review the form 990 [prior to filing with the irs] is a collaborative effort on the part of the senior management team of the company [including legal counsel] and the engaged accounting firm. The completed documents are the result of various meetings, discussions and e-mail transmissions between all of the above listed parties.”

“Each employee and board member signs and submits annually a conflict of interest statement. The employees and board members are to submit applicable changes to areas of potential conflict of interest as they occur during the year. The executive committee reviews all statements and approves those which indicate outside employment or a potential conflict of interest with valley mental health. Board members who do have a conflict of interest with respect to certain issues declare the conflict and abstain from voting on that particular issue.”

“A market analysis and recomendations are provided to the board officers to determine the salary of the ceo. A formal analysis for other vmh officers is not completed on an annual basis, but rather is performed periodically. However, benchmark positions throughout vmh are reviewed every year to determine what changes, if any, are needed to adjust officer and executive compensation. On an ad hoc basis, adjustments are made based on exceptional performance or job promotions. Often pay is set upon hiring and is based on education, prior compensation, and internal equity. The ceo approves all new hire salaries and any pay adjustments to anyone on the executive committee.”

“These documents are provided to various state and county governments. They are available to the public upon request.”

“Other adjustments -318,232. Income from consolidated affiliates 244,248.”

“The organization has not changed its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”