Immaculate Heart Community

“Changes to the by-laws were made to emphasize the rights and responsibilities of the members. Most noteably that membership in this community is not owned by any member. Membership in this community is not transferrable. Members who were members of the canonical california institute of the sisters of the most holy and immaculate heart of the blessed virgin mary who were promised elder care as part of the new immaculate heart community started in 1970 will receive that care according to these bylaws, spirit document and the guidelines.”

“In addition to any other powers of the members specifically set forth in the bylaws or reserved to the members by california nonprofit public benefit corporation law, the following powers and duties are reserved to the members of the community: a. To attend any assembly of the community. B. To vote at the assembly when eligible to vote and in accordance with these bylaws, the spirit document and the guidelines. C. To nominate and elect members of the board of trustees, the president and vice president of the community, the members of the election, aomc, assembly planning and other committees of the community as detailed in these bylaws, the spirit document or guidelines. D. To serve in leadership positions and board appointed committees as described in these bylaws, the spirit document and/or the guidelines so long as the member meets the qualifications and can fulfill the job description for the committee. E. To exercise all other powers conferred by applicable laws. F. To inspect corporate books and records for reasons reasonably related to the requesting member's interest in the corporation. G. To inspect and copy or receive a copy of the membership list for personal use only. H. To receive an annual report for years in which gross revenues are $25,000 or more. I. To have fair disciplinary procedures before being suspended or expelled. Membership of any member shall cease upon the happening of any of the following events: a. The member's death or resignation. B. Failure to abide by mutual understandings and expectations of membership as described in the expectations of membership. The decision to remove a member from the community shall be made by the admission and ongoing membership committee (aomc) after fair disciplinary proceedings as described in the spirit document and guidelines.”

“Members have the right and responsibility to vote on significant actions of the board of directors, such as property transactions, key management hires and on significant policies of the organization, but only within the constraints imposed on a tax exempt organization by irs code section 501(c)(3).”

“Members have the right and responsibility to vote on selection of the board of directors and the officers of the corpoation, within the constraints imposed on a tax exempt organization by irs code section 501(c)(3).”

“A draft of the complete form 990 is presented to the finance committee for review before it is filed.”

“Each year the board is required to sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“Compensation is determined by the board annually based on their assessment of current market rates and the organization's budget. The board of directors are in the process of developing new procedures for board review, approval and documentation, including using comperability data for setting salaries and benefits for key employee positions.”

“The governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

“Strategic planning consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 293,229. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 293,229.”