Legal Assistance for Seniors

“Form 990 is prepared by the outside auditor. Following the completion of a draft of the audited financial statements and a draft of form 990, the outside auditor meets with the executive committee to review the finanical statements and form 990 to ensure that all representations and answers to issues, comments and questions are accurate. Appropriate revisions are made to the audited financial statements and form 990 and the revised drafts are given to the full board of directors for their review and comments prior to publication of the audited financial statements and filing of the form 990.”

“New board members sign a conflict of interest statement at orientation; board members sign a conflict of interest statement annually.”

“Salary ranges are based on comparatives to industry standards and similar non profits in the area: salary range for executive director was approved by board of directors in 2015. Salary increases are based on resources available and per salary scale or given as a percentage across the board or by classification.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“The executive committee shall provide general oversight of this corporation, shall provide guidance to the board on matters affecting this corporation generally (including but not limited to any grievance between this corporation and a client) and shall be responsible for such matters as are specifically delegated to the ec from time to time by the board of directors. In connection with emergency or other situations affecting this corporation where it is impossible or impractical to convene the board in a timely manner, the executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the authority and powers of the board of directors granted under these bylaws. Not withstanding the foregoing, the ec shall not be empowered with the power and authority of the board of directors as to (i) any power that the laws of the state of california, these bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors specifically provides may not be delegated to the executive committee or to a committee of this corporation's board of directors, (ii) the filling of vacancies on the board of directors or in any committee; (iii) the amendment or repeal of the bylaws of this corporation; (iv) the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the board of directors that by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable; and (v) the appointment of other committees of the board of directors or the members thereof. At each meeting of the board of directors, the executive shall make full report of its actions and deliberations.”