Associated Students Inc California State University Dominguez Hills

“A drafted copy of the Form 990 and its related schedules are submitted to the Executive Board for review before filing.”

“Board Members and Officers are required to review the Conflict of Interest policy and to disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts, annually.”

“The recruitment and hiring process of the Executive Director is performed by the California State University, Dominguez Hills' ASI Personnel Committee. An independent search committee is established with representatives from different departments on campus. The committee reviews resumes and decides which candidates to bring onto campus for interviews. The committee makes recommendations but the final decision is made by the ASI Board of Directors. The recruiting and hiring process is documented. Future compensation adjustments for the Executive Director must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or an authorized committee of the Board unless the modification of compensation extends to substantially all employees. The Executive Director position is on a five year contract basis. Every five years the contract is reviewed and approved by the ASI President.”

“Human Resources performs market research based on industry and size when determining compensation for Officers or key employees of the organization. The Board reviews and approves compensation amounts.”

“California State University, Dominguez Hills Associated Students, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The specific purpose of this corporation is to provide a means for responsible andeffective participation in the governance of the campus; provide an official voicethrough which students' opinions may be expressed; foster awareness of this opinionboth on and off campus; assist in the protection of the rights and interests of theindividual student body; and stimulate the educational, social, physical andcultural well-being of the university community.”

“Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is funded primarily through the receipt of mandatorystudent fees established through referenda by a vote of the students and collected by the university at the time of registration. ASI funds various programs for thestudent population. Currently, portions of the student fees revenues have beendesignated by various student referenda for support of specific student serviceprograms: technology referendum to improve technological skills of students, childdevelopment center to provide affordable and quality childcare and developmentalservices for children of university students, faculty and staff, center for learningand academic support services which provides tutorial support for academic programsthroughout the campus, intercollegiate athletics to provide grants-in-aid andprograms costs to enhance the university's athletic program, and the multicultural initiatives that enhance understanding and appreciation of the diversity thatdistinguishes our campus community. Any remaining revenues are treated as generalfunds, which have no restrictions and are used for operating expenses.Total program expenses were $1,475,145.”