Organizational Structure

Not-for-profit legal status
The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has recognized Alzheimer's Community Care, Inc. as a 501 (c)(3). In addition to the organization being set up as a not-for-profit, we have been approved by the Florida Secretary of State and by the Federal Internal Revenue Service Division of Not–for-Profits (Registration #CH7588) in October 1996 to solicit donations.

The Organization conducts an annual audit and retains an independent auditor for creating its financial reports. A Form 990 is filed with the IRS and the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state.

Annual audits are available upon request.


Responsibility and Structure of the BoardThis Organization is led by a Board of Directors that are defined by its Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws.

Full control of the affairs of the Corporation (Alzheimer's Community Care) shall be vested in the Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the “Board”, which shall manage all affairs of the Corporation. The Board shall determine policies, approve contracts and grants, and, in general, assume responsibility and guidance of the affairs of the Corporation.

The size of the Board of Directors shall not be less than five (5) or more than twenty (20) unless changed by a resolution of the Board of Directors. All members must either reside or work in the Organization’s service area. Each Board Member can serve up to five (5) two year terms.

Members of the Board of Directors shall be volunteers and not paid personnel of this Corporation, or of any organization receiving financial support from this Corporation, with the exception of the President, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and serve as an officer of the Board but is not a voting Board Member. Board Members declare themselves as free of any conflicts of interest and abide by the organization’s By-Laws. All meeting conduct is stipulated first by the By-Laws and then by Robert’s Rules of Order.

The Officers of the Board of Directors shall consist of the following: Board Chair, Vice Chair, President (non-voting), Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.


Standing Committees
Standing Committees are created by the Board of Directors in order to create and implement policies. The Organization’s By-Laws specify Standing Committees, provide for the creation of other Standing Committees and describe how Standing Committee members are appointed. Non-Board Members may serve on Standing Committees, and they do so without the threat of personal liability that may apply to Board Members. All Standing Committees are chaired by a Board Member, but most Standing Committees have members that are community representatives, except for the Executive, Nominating, By-Laws and Finance Standing Committees. Standing Committees often debate and present options to the full Board of Directors for action, but some Standing Committees, like the Development Standing Committee, act in a more independent fashion (e.g.: organizing special events and facilitating other fundraising efforts).

There are currently eight Standing Committees:

  • Executive Standing Committee
  • Finance Standing Committee
  • Nominating Standing Committee
  • Community Care Services Standing Committee 
  • Human Resources Standing Committee
  • Development Standing Committee
  • By-Laws Standing Committee
  • Advisory Councils
     

Advisory Councils
Three Advisory Councils have been established to maintain solid connection and communications with the Organization’s service areas. It does not act as a governing Board, but provides specialized expertise about the Organization’s service communities. This allows the Board of Directors to carry out its fiduciary responsibilities and tap into greater community resources. An Advisory Council can allow the Board of Directors to surround itself with those who possess specialized expertise and connections. Unlike governing Board Members, Advisory Council members have no legal or formal responsibilities; corporate law does not give them a specific status: They have no vested right to serve, no immunity from removal, and no right to renewal or appointment.

The Advisory Council has no policy power; its main function is to make recommendations, provide background for Board decisions, and list appropriate questions to be asked. While the Advisory Councils do not have decision-making authority, their recommendations are reviewed and respected by the Board of Directors. The Advisory Councils are always chaired by a Board Member and may have a co-chair which is also a Board Member; however, the other members are community representatives.

Currently, there are three Advisory Councils, one in Martin County, one in Saint Lucie County and one in South Palm Beach County.