Note to Applicant Organizations: This board resolution should be submitted with the record book.
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
Board Resolution for Confirmation
Resolution Regarding Confirmation of Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
WHEREAS, the Council on Foundations’ Community Foundations Leadership Team first adopted National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations in June 2000, the community foundation field approved the National Standards in September 2000, and the Community Foundations Leadership Team released revisions to the National Standards in March 2009;
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon review and consideration of the current National Standards, the (NAME OF FOUNDATION)‘s Board of Directors (or Board of Trustees or Governing Board) took favorable action on (DATE) to authorize (NAME), Chair of the Board and (NAME), Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director to submit the confirmation materials and any additional information requested by the Community Foundations National Standards Board during the confirmation process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that (NAME OF FOUNDATION)‘s Board certifies that NAME OF FOUNDATION:
· Has met all required federal, state and local filings;
· Has written personnel policies that, to the best of the community foundation's knowledge, comply with federal, state and local requirements;
· Will periodically review the personnel policies, consult with legal counsel as necessary to evaluate the policies and take reasonable steps to keep the policies current with applicable laws;
· Is not currently under any state, local or federal investigation or audit which is not disclosed on an attachment to this resolution;
· Will immediately notify the Community Foundations National Standards Board if the foundation chooses to cease its pursuit of confirmation of compliance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a complete record book of compliance documents shall continue to be maintained, reviewed and updated annually and shall be made available for audit or review by the Community Foundations National Standards Board or its designee(s) upon request.
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Printed Name: Date
Board Chair
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Printed Name Date
CEO/Executive Director
5/2010