Long Beach Community Players Inc.

“The Members of the organization elect the board of directors.”

“Interested individuals may become members of the Organization. This is done by completing an application process and paying a registration fee.”

“Members of the Organization are responsible for approving any change to the articles of incorporation and bylaws that are recommended by the board of directors. The members are also responsible for approving new board members that are recommended by the existing board of directors. Finally, they are responsible for attending an annual meeting.”

“The Organization provides a copy of the 990 to its board members prior to filing it. Upon providing the return to the board members they are asked to provide any comments prior to the anticipated filing date so that they can be addressed prior to finalizing. The return was reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer prior to finalizing and filing the return.”

“The Long Beach Playhouse requires each of its directors, officers and employees to conduct outside employment and personal business in a manner that will avoid any likelihood of a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Employees and Directors may not benefit financially from the Long Beach Playhouse through any means.”

“The process for determining compensation for the staff, including the Managing Director, Artistic Director, and other paid staff is: (1) The position of Managing Director and the compensation paid is under the direct oversight of the Board of Directors. Upon a vacancy in the Managing Director position, Board of Directors forms an ad hoc or temporary committee for the purpose of soliciting applicants and interviewing them to fill the vacancy. During the process of a identifying the individual to fill the vacant position, the ad-hoc committee provides monthly reports to the Board of Directors concerning the candidates and the progress in finding a replacement fill the vacancy. Upon selecting a candidate to fill the position, the ad hoc committee presents a motion to the Board for the approval of the candidate to fill the vacancy. The Board either adopts or rejects the motion. Compensation for the Managing Director is fixed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has obtained information concerning compensation ranges for similar positions in the greater Los Angeles area. This information was shared with the Board of Directors when offering the compensation package to its Managing Director. The compensation presently paid to the Managing Director is at the very lowest end of the range. (2) The Board of Directors authorizes and approves the creation of any paid staff or management positions. The Board of Directors reviews and sets the limitations in compensation for all paid staff. The only paid position which the Board of Directors directly recruits and hires is the Managing Director. It is the Managing Directors responsibility recruit and identify individuals to fill vacant staff positions. The Managing Director reports to the Board of Directors, on a monthly basis, regarding the performance of staff and, when vacancies occur, the efforts being undertake to recruit and fill vacant positions. (3) Compensation for the Managing Director and all staff positions is reviewed by the Board of Directors annually in connection with the budgeting process.”

“The Organization's 990 is available for inspection at the Organization's business offices during normal business hours upon request. The Organization does not have a copy of its 1023 and is not required to have and make it available since the organization was formed prior to 1987.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for inspection at its business office during normal business hours upon request.”