Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

“The power to admit and expel members shall be vested solely in the board of directors. The board of directors shall from time to time prescribe the qualifications and requirements for membership and shall have the power to create classes of membership conferring such rights and privileges and limitations thereof imposing such obligations as may from time to time be determined by the board of directors. Members of the hscadv will support the philosophy and purposes of the hscadv. The term of membership shall be renewed annually upon payment of dues in an amount which shall be determined by the board based on the needs of the coalition, the services that will be provided, and the economic conditions of the membership as a whole.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“The completed form 990 is presented to the board members upon completion.”

“It is the practice of the organization to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest on the part of its staff to assure that these real or perceived conflicts of interest are fully disclosed and appropriate action is taken when needed. The executive director meets regularly with staff to review any concerns, including possible conflicts of interest. If a conflict arises, the executive director and board president will determine the appropriate course of action to be taken. When board terms are renewed at the annual meeting, and when new board members begin their term, bylaws, rules, and responsibilities are reviewed, including conflict of interest policies. If a conflict of interest arises, the executive director presents the issue to the entire board for discussion and to determine the appropriate course of action. Directors that are related to the conflict of interest will recuse themselves from the meeting.”

“Compensation is determined by a review of commensurate positions and salaries, and is discussed and approved by the board of directors.”

“Bylaws, policies, and financial statements are provided to the public upon request.”

“Approximately 63 meetings. Distributed approximately 553 agency brochures. Conducted an ongoing public awareness campaign with regular media coverage for domestic violence awareness month and marches for victims of domestic violence homicides. Maintained a resource library of materials for use by the staff, members, and the public.”