Interfaith Community Services Inc

“Line 6 explanation - Per the organization bylaws, there shall be a general membership class composed of individual congregations and ministerial associations. General members shall each have one vote on all matters presented to the membership for action. To be admitted as a general member, candidates must submit an application and be admitted by election by a majority of the members of the board of directors. In addition, to maintain such membership, general members must have current information on file with Interfaith pursuant to the general membership guidelines established by the board of directors. General members are eligible to attend all membership meetings, including but not limited to the annual meeting and special meetings.”

“Line 7a explanation - Per the organization bylaws, general members shall have the right to vote, as set forth in the bylaws, on the election of directors, on the disposition of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets, on any merger and its principal terms and any amendment of those terms, and on any election to dissolve the corporation. In addition, the general members shall have the rights afforded members under the California nonprofit public benefit corporation law. Except at otherwise specifically provided in the bylaws or the articles of incorporation and except as otherwise required by law, each vote taken or made by a majority of the general members present at a duly held membership meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the act of the membership.”

“Line 11b Explanation - Each board member is provided a copy of Form 990 prior to its filing. The 990 is discussed at the board meeting and questions are answered.”

“Annually, the board of directors is required to disclose and document any conflicts of interest they may have. The organization utilizes strong internal controls within the procurement policies and procedures to ensure that all proposed or ongoing transactions are monitored for conflicts of interest. Any discovered potential or actual conflicts of interest are dealt with according to the conflict of interest policy.”

“Yearly reviews determine compensation. The CEO and CFO's salaries are determined by the board of directors. Comparable salary data from other organization's 990 and compensation studies are used to determine what is appropriate compensation.”

“The organizational documents and audited financial statements of the organization will be available (for inspection or copying) at the organization's main office during normal business hours. When responding to a public inspection request for any organizational document, audit or form 990 by anyone, the organization shall fulfill such request in a timely fashion without inquiring as to the reason for the public inspection request.”