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OUR VISION THE VISION OF LICI IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FIRM BELIEF THAT LIBERIANS CAN POSITIVELY ADVANCE CENTRAL OHIO, WHILE MAKING SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACCELERATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WE STRIVE TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE MODELS - THROUGH PROGRAMS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARNESSING THEIR TALENTS, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STABILITY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D 4.COMMUNITY CENTER & CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES ONGOING PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EASTLAND PROSPERITY CENTER, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. REVIEW PROCESS: - THE TREASURER PREPARES THE DRAFT FORM 990 WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANT. - THE DRAFT IS CIRCULATED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BY EMAIL. - A FORMAL REVIEW IS CONDUCTED DURING A BOARD MEETING (OR SPECIAL CALL), DURING WHICH MEMBERS MAY ASK QUESTIONS AND REQUEST CLARIFICATIONS. - UPON BOARD CONSENSUS, THE TREASURER AUTHORIZES THE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORED AND ENFORCED COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER WAS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. IN ADDITION, ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WERE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED DURING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETINGS. THE BOARD REVIEWED ALL DISCLOSURES AND, WHEN NECESSARY, RECUSED INDIVIDUALS FROM DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS WHERE A CONFLICT EXISTED. MEETING MINUTES DOCUMENTED THESE ACTIONS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND COMPLIANCE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 LICI MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. COPIES WERE PROVIDED BY EMAIL AND IN PERSON AT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. LICI ALSO MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WRITTEN REQUEST THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS.