Junior League of Los Angeles Inc

“Members must pay dues, as well as meet other financial, service, and training requirements. Active members in good standing participate in electing the management council, the board of directors, and in voting on significant decisions affecting the organization. None of the organization's income inures to members.”

“Under the procedures to elect or appoint the managing and governing bodies, eligible members are nominated, and, based on experience and other qualifications, a slate of management council members is selected from these candidates by a nominating committee. The final slate is approved by a vote of the active members.”

“Changes to bylaws, changes in dues, and other issues with a significant impact on the organization, or as specifically required in the bylaws, must be approved by a vote of the active members.”

“Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the current president (ceo), the current president-elect (coo), and the treasurer (cfo). All members of the governing board are given a copy of the completed and approved 990 return before it is filed with the irs.”

“All board and management council members are made aware of the organization's conflict of interest policies, and are required, upon taking office and on an on-going basis while in office, to report any potential conflicts that may arise. These issues are part of the consideration process for any significant new activities, contracts for services, purchases, etc.”

“None of the officers, directors, or management council members for the organization are compensated. Employee salaries and compensation are reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the board to date, the organization has never had any employees meeting the criteria for "highly compensated or "key" employees.”

“Upon request, jlla provides access to copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements.”

“The executive committee is comprised of the organization's officers. The group is responsible for staff evaluation and compensation, they are authorized check signers, and also have limited financial authority. Decisions made by the executive committee are disclosed to the board of directors, or presented to the board of directors for approval, based on policy.”

“The organization's audit committee has responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of the independent auditor, subject to the approval of the board of directors. This responsibility is unchanged from the prior year.”