form pt90 return of organization exemptfromincometax...

Form pt90 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

A For the 2005 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2005 , and ending

B Check if applicable D Employer Identification Number

Address changePlease useIRS label Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338

Name changeor printor type Commission, Inc. E Telephone numberSee 7642 Plathe Road

Initial return s5e^^ New Port Riche FL 34653 727-919-1460y,h=tnal return Uons d.F

method.met Cash11 Accrual

Amended return Other (specify) 0*

M Application pending • Sectio n 501(cX3) organizations and 4947(aXl) nonexempt H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations

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charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A(Form 990 or 990-EZ).

J Organization type(check only one) X 501(c) 3 -4 (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Check here if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than

$25,000 The organization need not file a return with the IRS, but if the organizationchooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return. Some states require acomplete return.

H (a) Is this a group return for affiliates'11

Yes N No

H (b) if 'Yes,' enter number of affiliates

H (C) Are all affiliates included?11

Yes No

(If 'No,' attach a list See instructions )

H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an

organization covered by a group ruling?I Yes n No

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Group Exemption Number

Check ► [ ] if the organization is not required

L Gross receipts Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 1 Ob to line 12 1" 118, 744. to attach Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)

Part I Revenue , Expenses , and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See Instructions)1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received

a Direct public support 1 a

b Indirect public support 1 b

c Government contributions (grants) 1c 81, 000.d ]a`throughlIc)'(cash $ 81, 000. noncash $ ) 1 d 81,000.

2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 34,075.3 Membership dues and assessments 3

4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 45 Dividends and interest from securities 5 61.6a Gross rents 6a

b Less rental expenses 6b

c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) 6c

R 7 Other investment income (describe ) 7

v 8a Gross amount from sales of assets other(A) Securities (B) Other

N than inventory 8a

E b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses 8b

c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) 8c

d Net gain or (loss) (combine line 8c, columns (A) and (8)) 8d9 Special events and activities (attach schedule) If any amount is from gaming , check herea Gross revenue (not including $ of contributions

reported on line 1a) 9a

b Less direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b

c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) . 9c10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10a 3, 608.

b Less cost of goods sold 10b 1,059. -c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) (subtract line lob from lin l0a) Statement 1 10c 2,549.

11 Other revenue (from Part VII. line 103) 1112 Total revenue (add lines 1d, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, IOc, and 11) 12 117,685.

E 13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 47, 440 .xP

14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) '• 14 15, 663.E 15 Fundraisin (from l ne 44 l D

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g i , co umn ( )) ? ^., 1516 Pa ments to affiliates (attach h d l 0OC ^ ;GE y sc e u e) a^^ 16

S 17 Tot l dd l 16 d 44 l A ^ ^a expenses (a ines an , co umn ( )) - , 17 63, 103.A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) 18 54, 582.

N S 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 33, 137.T T 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) 20

S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20) 21 87, 719.13AA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

OMB No 1545 0047

2005Open to Public

Inspection

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Fotm 990 (2005) Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Part If Statement of Functional Ex penses All organizations must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C), and (D) are

required for section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others

Do not include amounts reported on line6b, 8b, 9b, 10b, or 16 of Part I (A) Total

(B) Programservices

(C) Managementand general (D) Fundraising

22 Grants and allocations (aft sch)

(cash $

non-cash $

If this amount includesforeign grants, check here -F] 2

23 Specific assistance to individuals (aft sch) 23

24 Benefits paid to or for members (att sch) 24

25 Compensation of officers, directors, etc 25 41, 911. 31 , 433. 10,478. 0.26 Other salaries and wages 26

27 Pension plan contributions 27

28 Other employee benefits 28

29 Payroll taxes 29

30 Professional fundraising fees 30

31 Accounting fees 31 600. 450. 150,32 Legal fees 32

33 Supplies 33 3,220. 3 , 220.34 Telephone 34 3, 273. 2, 455. 818.35 Postage and shipping 35 459. 459.36 Occupancy 36

37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37

38 Printing and publications 38

39 Travel 39 7, 118. 5,339. 1, 779.40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 40 1 985. 1 , 985.41 Interest 41

42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule) 42 756. 704. 52,43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize)aSee Statement-2- - - - -------------- 43a 3 , 781. 1,395. 2,386.

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g___________________ 4344 Total functional expenses Add lines 22thro43

(Organizations completing columns (B) - (61,'carr y these totals to lines 13. 15) 44 63,103. . 47 , 440. 15 ,663. 0.

Joint Costs . Check 1-u if you are following SOP 98-2

Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? F1 Yes X NoIf 'Yes,' enter ( i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ , ( ii) the amount allocated to Program services$ , (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ , and (iv ) the amount allocated

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BAA Form 990 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Pa g e 3Part It[ Statement of Program Service AccomplishmentsForm 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people , serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particularorganization How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return Therefore,please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes , in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments

What is the organization ' s primary exempt purpose? ► Program Service Expenses

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number ofd t h t bl 3bl t D th t S t 501 d 4

tRe q ired 501 (c)(3)org for ati ons aand(d) o and

ions issue , e iscuss ac ievica c.clients served, pu((c)(

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an)organ -emen s a are not measura ec ion A947(a) (1) trusts, buttrusts,

izations and 4947(a) (1 ) nonexem pt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of g rants and allocations to others optional for others )

a Accreditation-and training of_

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local and county jails in Florida.

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e Other program services

(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants , check here F-If Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) 111. 47,440.

BAA Form 990 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005) Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338

Patt !V Balance Sheets (See Instructions)

Note : Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description (A) (B)column should be for end-of-year amounts only Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 28, 828. 45 86,974.46 Savings and temporary cash investments 46

47a Accounts receivable 47a

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 47b 1, 570. 47c

48a Pledges receivable 48a

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 48c

49 Grants receivable 49

A 50 Receivables from officers, directors, trustees, and keys employees (attach schedule) 50

E 51 a Other notes & loans receivable (attach sch) 51 a

s b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b 51 c

52 Inventories for sale or use 52

53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 53

54 Investments - securities (attach schedule) Cost FMV 54

55a Investments - land, buildings, & equipment basis 55a

b Less accumulated depreciation(attach schedule) 55b 55c

56 Investments - other (attach schedule) 56

57a Land, buildings, and equipment basis 57a 7,341.

b Less, accumulated depreciation(attach schedule) Statement 3 57b 6,596. 2,739. 57c 745.

58 Other assets (describe ► ) 58

59 Total assets (must equal line 74) Add lines 45 through 58 33, 137. 59 87,719.60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 60

L 61 Grants payable 61

A 62 Deferred revenue 62B1 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule) 63

64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) 64aTE b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 64b

s 65 Other liabilities (describe ► ) 65

66 Total liabilities . Add lines 60 through 65 0. 66 0.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ► and complete lines 67N7 through 69 and lines 73 and 74

A 67 Unrestricted 67

68 Temporarily restricted 68E1 69 Permanently restricted 69

o Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► X^ and complete lines

70 through 74

N 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 70

B71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 71

A 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33, 137. 72 87,719.AN 73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 throughE 72, column (A) must equal line 19, column (B) must equal line 21) 33, 137. 73 87, 719.

74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . Add lines 66 and 73 33, 137. 74 87,719.BAA Form 990 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005) Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Pa g e 5

Part tV-A Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (Seeinstructions.)

a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a N/A

b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12

1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1

2Donated services and use of facilities b2

3Recoveries of prior year grants b3

4Other(specify).-----------------------------

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c Subtract line b from line a c

d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

2Other (specify).------------------------------

d2---------------------------------------Add lines d1 and d2 d

e Total revenue (Part I, line 12). Add lines c and d e

Part tV-B Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a N/A

b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17.

1 Donated services and use of facilities bl

2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2

3Losses reported on Part I, line 20 b3

4Other (specify).

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Add lines b1 through b4 b

c Subtract line b from line a c

d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

2Other (specify)------------------------------

d2---------------------------------------Add lines dl and d2 d

e Total expenses (Part I, line 17). Add lines c and d e

Part V•A Current Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.)

(A) Name and address

(B) Title and average hoursper week devoted

to position

(C) Compensation(if not paid ,enter -0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Part V-A Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Emp loyees (continued) Yes No

75a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business as board meetings

b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule

mil or bus n lat ? If 'Yes ' attach a statement thatl th th h f ss ht d t hP t II A II B y ,, re o er roug a i e re ions ipsa e o eacar - or -A,identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) 75b X

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule

sat on fro other or ani ations heth xem t or taxable that are elatedtt II A II BP g , w p ,, receive compen i m any z er ax e r- or -arA,to this organization through common supervision or common control? 75c X

Note. Related organizations include section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. See Statement 5

If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals, explains the relationship between this organization and theother organization(s), and describes the compensation arrangements, including amounts paid to each individual by eachrelated organization

d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy' 75d X

Part V-B Former Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees That Received Compensation or OtherBenefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below)during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. Seethe instructions.)

(A) Name and address

(B) Loans andAdvances

(C) Compensation (D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Part VI Other Information (See the instructions Yes No

76 Did the or anization en activit reviousla e in an not re orted to the IRS's If 'Yes 'g g yg y y p p ,attach a detailed description of each activity 76 X

77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS's 77 X

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes.

78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a X

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year' 78b NA

79 Was there a li uidation dissolution termination or substantial contraction durin theq , , , gyear? If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79 X

80a Is the or anization related (other than b association with a statewide or nationwide or anization) throu h commong y g gmembership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization' 80a X

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ► N/A----------------------------------

_ - and check whether it 1s exempt or Elnonexempt

81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures (See line 81 instructions.) 81a l 0.

b Did the org anization file Form 1120-POL for this ear' 81 b X

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Form 990 (2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 a g e 7

Part VI Other Information (continued) Yes No

82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or atsubstantially less than fair rental value? 82a X

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here Do not include this amount asrevenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II (See instructions in Part III) 82b N/A

83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83a X

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83b X

84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts werenot tax deductible's 84b WA

85 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? 85a N Ab Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 85b N A

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received awaiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year.

c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85c N/A

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A

e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85e N/A

If Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f N/A

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f' 85g N A

In If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate ofdues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? 85h N A

86 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on

line 12 86a N/A

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A

87 501(c)(12) organizations Enter. a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a N/A

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainst amounts due or received from them. ) 87b N/A

88 At any time during the year , did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership,or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 . 7701-2 and 301 7701-3?If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88 X

89a 501 (c)(3) organizations Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under

section 4911 ► 0. , section 4912 ► 0 . , section 4955 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 .

b 501(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year' If 'Yes ,' attach a statementexplaining each transaction 89b X

c Enter Amount of tax im posed on the org anization managers or disqualified persons during theyear under sections 4912, 4955 , and 4958 ► 0.

d Enter Amount of tax on line 89c, above , reimbursed by the organization ► 0.

90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► None--------------------------------

b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2005 (See instructions.) 90b 091 a The books are in care of ► Kim BO art - - _ -- Telephone number ► 727-919-1460

Located at - 7 642 Plathe Road , - New- Port Richey FL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZIP + 4 ► 34653

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a Yes Nofinancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 91 b XIf 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ►

----------------------------------See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank andFinancial Statements

c At any time during the calendar year , did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 91 c XIf 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ►

-----------------------------------92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here N/A ►

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ► I 92 I N/ABAA Form 990 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Pag e 8Part VII Analysis of Income - Producin Activities (Seethe instructions )

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Unrelate d business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (E)nter gross amounts unless,se indicated

(A)Business code

(B)Amount

(C)Exclusion code

(D )Amount

Related or exemptfunction income

Program service revenueAccreditation 28,765.Training 5,310.

Medicare/Medicaid payments

Fees & contracts from government agencies

Membership dues and assessments

Interest on savings & temporary cash invmntsDividends & interest from securities 14 61.Net rental income or (loss) from real estate.

debt-financed property

not debt-financed property

Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop

Other investment incomeGain or (loss) from sales of assetsother than inventory

Net income or (loss) from special events

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory 3 2 , 549.Other revenue. a

Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) 2,610. 1 34,075.105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) ► 36, 685.

Note : Line 705 plus line Id, Part 1, should equal the amount on line 12, Part

Part Vfll Relationshi p of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exem pt Purposes (See the instructions.)Line No . Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment

V of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes)

Part IX Information Regardin g Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the instructions)(A)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,partnership, or disregarded entity

(B)

Percentage ofownership interest

(C)

Nature of activities

(D)

Totalincome

(E)

End-of-yearassets

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ran A I inrormatton rte araing i ransters Associated with Personal 13enetita Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay p

b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or Ind

Note : If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see InstructionsUnder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, includingtrue, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based

Please ►Sign Sign Lure o officer

Here ► .,. _ r _ ror orint name

Paid Pre parer's ►Pre- GEORGE M. STONE, CPAparer' s Firm's name (or Stone, Parker & Company, CP

yours if selfUse em toyed ), ► 7512 Ridge RoadOnly ZP+Q and

Port Riche FL 34668BAA

ntracts (See the instructions

SCHEDULE A(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Organization Exempt UnderSection 501(c)(3)

(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k),501(n), or 4947(aXl) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)

MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

No 1545 0047

2005

Name of the organization Florida Corrections Accreditation Employer identification number

Commission , Inc. 59-3504338Part I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers , Directors , and Trustees

(See Instructions List each one If there are none, enter 'None ')

(a) Name and address of eachemployee paid more

than $50,000

(b) Title and averagehours per week

devoted to position

(c) Compensation (d) Contributionsto employee benefitplans and deferred

compensation

(e) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Total number of other employees paidover $50,000 0

I Part II »- A ^ Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services(See Instructions List each one (whether individuals or firms) If there are none, enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000

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(b) Type of service I (c) Compensation

Total number of others receiving over$50,000 for professional services 0

Part It - B Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals or firms If there are none,enter 'None.' See instructions.)

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000

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(b) Type of service I (c) Compensation

Total number of other contractors receivingover $50,000 for other services 0

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Page 2

Part N Statements About Activities (See instructions) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attemptto influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities ► $ N/A

(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B) 1 X

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Otherorganizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of thelobbying activities

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with anysubstantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with anytaxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director , trustee , majority owner, or principalbeneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions )

See Statement 7a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? 2a X

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities' 2c X

See Form 990, Part Vd Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)? 2d X

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? 2e X

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc' (If 'Yes,' attach anexplanation of how you determine that recipients qualify to receive payments 3a X

b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees' 3b X

c During the year, did the organization receive a contribution of qualified real property interest under section 170(h)' 3c X

4a Did you maintain any separate account for participating donors where donors have the right to provide adviceon the use or distribution of funds? 4a X

b Do you provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services' 4b X

Part !V Reason for Non - Private Foundation Status (See instructions.)

The organization is not a private foundation because it is. (Please check only ONE applicable box.)

5 A church, convention of churches , or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

6 A school Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) (Also complete Part V )

7 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii)

8 A Federal , state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(v)

9 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii) Enter the hospital ' s name, city,

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10 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv)(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 a 1-1 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general publicSection 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 b A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A )(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

12 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33-1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receiptsfrom activities related to its charitable , etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-113% of its supportfrom gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income ( less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by theorganization after June 30 , 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13 An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizationsdescribed in (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2) Check thebox that describes the type of supporting organization . ► n Type 1 [-]Type 2 [Type 3

Provide the following information about the supported organizations (See instructions.)

(a) Name(s) of supported organization(s) I (b) Line numberfrom above

14 n An organization organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a)(4). (See instructions )

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Pag e 3

Part IV-A Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12 ) Use cash method ofaccounting.

Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)beginning in) ► 2004 2003 2002 2001 Total

15 Gifts, grants, and contributionsreceived (Do not includeunusual g rants See line 28 1,043. 51,500. 22,500. 77,500. 152, 543.

16 Membershi p fees received 0.

17 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services performed,or furnishing of facilities in any activitythat is related to the organization'scharitable, etc, purp ose 28,834. 47 , 630. 41 1 489. 9,740. 127 693.

18 Gross income from interest , dividends,amounts received from payments onsecurities loans (section 512(a)(5)),rents, royalties, and unrelated businesstaxable income ( less section 511 taxes)from businesses acquired by the organ-ization after June 30, 1975 62. 156. 127. 115. 460.

19 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 18 0.

20 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit andeither paid to it or expendedon its behalf 0.

21 The value of services orfacilities furnished to theorganization by a governmentalunit without charge Do notinclude the value of services orfacilities generally furnished tothe public without charge 0.

22 Other income Attach aschedule Do not includegain or (loss) from sale ofcapital assets 0.

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 29, 939. 99,286. 64,116. 87,355. 280, 696.24 Line 23 minus line 17 1,105. 51, 656. 22, 627. 77, 615. 153, 003.25 Enter 1% of line 23 299. 993. 641. 8 74.26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 N/A ► 26a

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publiclysupported organization ) whose total gifts for 2001 through 2004 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with yourreturn Enter the total of all these excess amounts ► 26b

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test. Enter line 24, column (e) ► 26cd Add. Amounts from column (e) for lines 18 19

22 26b 26de Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) ► 26ef Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) ► 26f o

27 Organizations described on line 12:a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show thename of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person.' Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum ofsuch amounts for each year

(2004) _______ 0. (2003)0_(2002)0_ (2001)0.

bFor any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your recordsto show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)$5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as individuals.) Do not file this list with your return.After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of thesedifferences (the excess amounts) for each year

(2004) 0_ (2003)0_(2002)0_(2001)0._c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 152, 543. 16

17 127, 693. 20d Add Line 27a total 0.e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total)

21

0.

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test. Enter amount from line 23, column (e) ► 27fg Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator))

h Investment income percentage (line 18 , column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f (denom

280, 696.

27c 280 236.27d 0.27e 280, 236.

27 99.84 %27h 0.16 %

and line 27b total

28 Unusual Grants : For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2001 through 2004, prepare alist for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of thenature of the grant Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15

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Part Y Private School Questionnaire (See instructions)(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV) N/A

Yes No

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter , bylaws,other governing instrument , or in a resolution of its governing body? 29

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures,catalogues , and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions , programs,and scholarships? 30

31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media duringthe period of solicitation for students , or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way thatmakes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31

If 'Yes,' please describe , if 'No,' please explain ( If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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---------------------------------------------------------32 Does the organization maintain the following

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body , faculty , and administrative staff? 32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a raciallynondiscriminatory basis? 32b

c Co p ies of all catalogues , brochures, announcements , and other written communications to the public dealingwith student admissions , programs , and scholarships? 32c

d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? 32d

If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to

a Students' rights or privileges? 133a

b Admissions policies? 1 33

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff' 133c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance's 133d

e Educational policies' 133e

f Use of facilities' 133f

g Athletic programs?

h Other extracurricular activities? 133h

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency's I 34a

b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended') 34

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statementIh

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements ofsections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B. 587, covering racialnondiscrimination'? If 'No,' attach an explanation.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Florida Corrections Accreditation 59-3504338 Page 5Part Vt -A Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) N/A

Check ► a Rf the organiza tion belongs to an affiliated group Check ► b if you checked ' a' and 'limited control ' provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbyin g Expenditures (a)Affiliated group

(b)To be completed

(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurredtotals for ALL electing

or g anizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 37

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 38

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 39

40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 40

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table -

If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is -

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 42

43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 43

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below

See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4 -Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)(or fiscal year 2005 2004 2003 2002 Totalbeginning in)

45 Lobbying nontaxableamount

46 Lobbing ceiling amount1,o of line 45(e))(150

47 Total lobbyingex penditures

48 Grassroots non-taxable amount

49 Grassroots ceiling amount(150% of line 48(e))

50 Grassroots lobbyingexpenditures

Part Vt-B Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See instructions) N/A

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including anyAmountattempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of. Yes No I

a Volunteers

b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.)

c Media advertisements

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means

i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities

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Part VII Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With NoncharitableExempt Organizations (See instructions)

51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization describedof the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

in section 501(c)

a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of Yes No

(i)Cash 51 a (i) X

(ii)Other assets a ii) X

b Other transactions.

(i)Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization b i) X

(ii)Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization b ii) X

(iii)Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets b iii) X

(iv) Reimbursement arrangements b (iv) X

(v)Loans or loan guarantees b(v) X

(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b (vi) X

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees c Xd If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair ma

the goods, other assets, or services given by the reportin organization If the organization received less than fair maran transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received

rket valueket value i

ofn

(a)Line no

(b)Amount involved

(c)Name of noncharitable exempt organization

(d)Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

N/

52a is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3)) or in section 527,2 - n Yes M No

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BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

2005 Federal Statements Page 1Florida Corrections Accreditation

Commission , Inc. 59-3504338

Statement 1Form 990, Part I, Line 10Gross Profit (Loss) From Sales Of Inventory

$ 3,608.

Gross Sales $ 3,608.Less Returns & Allowances 0.Net Sales $ 3,608.Less Cost Of Goods Sold 1,059.Gross Profit From Sales Of Inventory 2,549.

Statement 2Form 990 , Part II, Line 43Other Expenses

(A) (B) (C) (D)Program Management

Total Services & General Fundraising

Awards 71. 71.Bank Charges 15. 11. 4.Bond Expense 125. 125.Corporate Fees 70. 70.Directors and Ofcrs Insurance 2,162. 2,162.Loss on Disposal of Assets 1,238. 1,238.Subscriptions 100. 75. 25.

Total 3,781. 1,395. 2,386. 0.

Statement 3Form 990 , Part IV , Line 57Land , Buildings, and Equipment

Accum. BookCategory Basis Deprec. Value

Furniture and Fixtures $ 583. $ 453. $ 130.Machinery and Equipment 6,758. 6,143. 615.

Total $ 7,341. $ 6,596. $ 745.

Statement 4Form 990 , Part V-AList of Officers, Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees

Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Major Robert E. Chapman Commissioner $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.PO Box 1210 0Gainesville, FL 32602-1210


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Statement 4 (continued)Form 990 , Part V-AList of Officers , Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees

Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Captain Tammy Waldrop Commissioner $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.PO Box 24681 0West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4681

Asst. Comm. Electra Bustle Commissioner 0. 0. 0.FDLE, 2331 Phillips Rd. 0Tallahassee, FL 32308

Sheriff Richard Roth Commissioner 0. 0. 0.5525 College Road 0Key West, FL 33040

Major Greg Smith Commissioner 0. 0. 0.3301 Tamiami Trail East 0Naples, FL 34112

Sheriff David F. Harvey Commissioner 0. 0. 0.15 Oak Street 0Crawfordville, FL 32327

Sheriff John D. Davenport Commissioner 0. 0. 0.7474 Utilities Road 0Punta Gorda, FL 33982-2417

Lieutenant Gary Harbin Commissioner 0. 0. 0.PO Box 1987 0Ocala, FL 34478

Major Robert Seaman Commissioner 0. 0. 0.800 S.E. Monterey Road 0Stuart, FL 34994

Major Michael A. Tidwell Commissioner 0. 0. 0.211 Bush Blvd. 0Sanford, FL 22773

Kim S. Bogart Executive Direc 41,911. 0. 0.7642 Plathe Road 0New Port Richey, FL 34653

Total $ 41,911. $ 0. $ 0. I

Statement 5Form 990 , Part V-A, Line 75cIndividuals Compensation By Related Organizations

Kim S. Bogart

Related Organization: Bogart & Associates ConsultingFEIN: 20-0221059


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Statement 5 (continued)Form 990 , Part V-A, Line 75cIndividuals Compensation By Related Organizations

Relationship Explanation: Kim S. Bogart, Executive Director of FloridaCorrections Accreditation Commission, Inc., is 100%owner and operator of Bogart & AssociatesConsulting & Training, Inc.

Compensation Paid: $ 15,000.Benefit Plan Contributions: $ 0.Expense Account: $ 0.Compensation Arrangement: Florida Department of Law Enforcement has

contracted with Kim S. Bogart through Bogart &Associates Consulting & Training, Inc. to provideprogram and administrative services as executivedirector to Florida Corrections AccreditationCommission, Inc. (FCAC). This compensationarrangement is intended to subsidize amounts paidto Kim S. Bogart directly from FCAC.

Statement 6Form 990 , Part VIIIRelationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line Explanation of Activities

93 Accreditation and training are the primary activities related to theexempt purpose of the organization which is to promote the highest levelof correctional, management and business practices possible for jailfacilities and maintaining the highest professional standards through aprogram of voluntary accreditation and training programs.

Statement 7Schedule A, Part III, Line 2Transactions with Trustees , Directors, Etc.

The Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Inc., (FCAC) has contracted Mr.Kim S. Bogart - 7642 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, Florida 34653, to provideexecutive director services to FCAC for payment and reimbursement as follows:

* Contracted executive director services include directing program activities aswell as administrative responsibilities and Kim S. Bogart was compensated $41,911according to contract. See Part V-A, Form 990.* Kim S. Bogart was reimbursed $732 for travel expenses according to per diemrates and guidelines established by the U.S. General Services Administration.* Kim S. Bogart was reimbursed $767 for internet charges incurred on his personaltelephone bill upon presentation of a statement detailing the expense and $99 fortraining incidental expenses.* Bogart & Associates Consulting & Training, Inc., wholly owned and operated byKim S. Bogart, was reimbursed $4,231 for travel expenses according to per diemrates and guidelines established by the U.S. General Services Administration.* Bogart & Associates Consulting & Training, Inc. was also reimbursed for cellphone charges incurred upon presentation of a statement detailing the expense.

These documents are kept on file by FCAC and are inspected and reviewed every four


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Statement 7 (continued)Schedule A, Part III, Line 2Transactions with Trustees, Directors, Etc.

months by a committee comprised of FCAC Commissioners.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Richard D. Roth, do hereby swear that the attached is a true and correct copy of the FloridaCorrections Accreditation Commission, Inc., Bylaws.

Richard D. Roth, ChairpersonAffiant

State of FloridaCounty of Monroe

The forego' g instrument was sworn and subscribed beforeme this ay of August, 2006.

who is personally known to me

or

produced valid identification

Notary Public, State of Florida

O. • VALENE A. MARINELLOMY COMMISSION # DD 371352

b` EXPIRES: January 11, 20094 Sanded Ttw Notary Rbk Urderwrfters

FLORIDA CORRECTIONS ACCREDITATION COIVMSSION, INC.

BYLAWSDuly Adopted By Unanimous Vote This 19th Day of May, 1998

Amendment 1 Adopted This 26th Day of October, 1999Amendment 2 Adopted This 9th Day of October, 2001

Amendment 3 Adopted This 8t' Day of February, 2005

ARTICLE I

Name

This corporation shall be known as the FLORIDA CORRECTIONS ACCREDITATION

COMMISSION, Inc. ("Commission"). The registered agent and office are provided for in the

Articles of Incorporation filed with the Department of State, Division of Corporations on March

23, 1998.

ARTICLE II

Purpose

The general purpose and mission of the Commission shall be to promote the highest correctional,

management and business practices possible for jail facilities and maintain the highest

professional standards through a program of voluntary accreditation including but not limited to

developing and providing training programs to assist jail facilities and personnel with the

accreditation process; developing professional standards relating to the operation and business

practices of the facility; and providing a mechanism for review ofjail facility's level of

compliance with the standards through comprehensive, on-site assessment of the facility, its

policies, procedures and actual practice.

Revised: February 8, 2005 Page 1 of 9

ARTICLE III

Membership/Duties of the Commission

Section 1. The Commission shall be comprised of eleven voluntary members of which three (3)

members shall be Florida sheriffs and the remaining Commissioners shall be persons interested

in the corrections accreditation process and recommended by the Nominating Committee and

approved by a majority vote of the sitting Commission.

Section 2. Commissioners shall serve a two (2) year term with a maximum of three (3)

consecutive terms.

Section 3. The Commission shall have the following responsibilities

A. Elect annually, a Chairman of the Commission; and,

B. Select and appoint an Executive Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the

Commission; and

C. Establish and maintain voluntary minimum standards for jail facilities; and,

D. Act as an accrediting body for Florida corrections facilities; and,

E. Approve all new and revised standards; and,

F. Provide recognition of accredited status by issuing a certificate of accreditation to those

agencies successfully completing the program; and

G. Oversee all fiscal responsibilities of the corporation.

Section 4. Vacancies as they relate to the Commission shall occur upon one of the following:

A. The resignation of a Commissioner,

B. The death of a Commissioner,

C. The suspension or removal from office of a Commissioner,


D. A Commissioner misses three General meetings, for any reason, during a Commissioner's

appointed term.

ARTICLE IV

Meetings

Section 1 . The Commission shall hold three (3) General meetings annually. A meeting may be

cancelled by a majority vote of the Commissioners. The date, time and place of the next General

meeting shall be selected by a majority vote, provided a quorum of Commissioners are present.

A general meeting shall be held approximately every fourth month.

Section 2 . Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the Chairman or by a majority

of the members of the Commission. A Commissioner's position shall not be considered vacant

pursuant to Article III of these bylaws for failure to attend special meetings.

Section 3. The Chairman shall send written notice stating the place, day and hour of any special

meeting to each member of the Commission not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. The

Chairman shall send written notice stating the place , day and hour of any General meeting to

each member of the Commission not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.

Section 4. A quorum shall be necessary to conduct any meeting and shall consist of six (6)

Commissioners present.

ARTICLE V

Voting

Section 1 . Voting on any business that comes before the Commission shall be conducted by a

majority vote, provided a quorum is present . However, any vote granting accredited status shall

only be held at a General meeting and shall require six (6) affirmative votes.


Section 2 . Only members of the Commission shall vote on issues coming before the

Commission. Voting shall be by voice or by show of hands. A written ballot shall be used for

election of officers. Members must be present to vote and each Commissioner shall have one

vote.

ARTICLE VI

Committees

Section 1 . The Commission Chairman shall have authority to appoint any and all committees and

determine the membership of those committees. Non-Commission members may be appointed

to committees and may be permitted to serve as the Chairperson. At least two (2) Commission

members shall be appointed to each committee.

Section 2. Each member of a committee shall continue as such until their successor is appointed,

unless the member is removed from the committee, or the business of the committee is

concluded.

Section 3 . One member of each committee shall be appointed Chairperson. The designated

Chairperson shall be responsible for reporting committee recommendations to the Commission

Chairman on all committee issues.

Section 4. Voting shall be conducted by simple majority vote of committee members present.

Each committee member shall have one vote.

Section 5. There shall be three Standing Committees called the Nominating Committee, the

Audit Committee, and the Standards Review and Interpretation Committee "SRIC".

Appointments to all standing committees shall be for one year terms.

A. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for nominating individuals as

Commissioners . The Chairman of the Commission shall appoint the Nominating


Committee members and its chairperson who shall submit names of individuals

recommended for the Commission including those vacancies which occur prior to the

end of a Commissioner's term. The Commission shall approve such

recommendations by majority vote at a General meeting . The Nominating Committee

will consist of five (5) members, who must be Commissioners.

B. The Audit Committee shall be responsible for conducting internal financial audits of

the Commission prior to each general meeting to ensure the financial integrity of the

Commission. The chairperson shall report its findings and recommendations, if any,

to the Commission, at each general meeting . The Audit Committee will consist of

five (5) members, who must be Commissioners.

C. The SRIC shall make recommendations to the Commission regarding any review of

the accreditation standards, any proposed changes to any accreditation standard(s),

and interpretations of the accreditation standard(s). The chairperson shall report and

make any recommendations , if any, to the Commission at each general meeting. Any

interested person may submit a proposed change(s), and/or requests for interpretation

to the SRIC at least 30 days prior to the next general meeting . At least two (2) SRIC

Committee members must be Commissioners with one (1) serving as Chairperson and

one (1) serving as Vice-chair. The Commission Chairperson may appoint non-

commission members to this committee.


ARTICLE VII

Commission Staff

Section 1. The Commission may appoint an Executive Director who shall serve at the pleasure of

the Commission. The Executive Director may appoint additional staff, as necessary, with

approval of the Commission who shall also serve at the pleasure of the Commission.

Section 2 . The duties and qualifications of the Executive Director and any additional staff shall

be provided for in a job description approved by the Commission.

Section 3.. The Commission shall annually approve the compensation, if any, of the Executive

Director, other approved staff, and the operating expenses necessary to maintain approved

functions falling within the scope of authority of the Executive Director.

ARTICLE VIII

Finances

Section 1. The Executive Director, or designee shall have charge and custody of, and be

responsible for, all funds and sureties of the Commission; receive and give receipts for monies

due and payable to the Commission from any source whatsoever, the deposit of all such monies

in the name of the Commission in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be

selected in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and these bylaws. The Executive

Director, or designee, will ensure that all finances are processed in accordance with the

following:

A. The Commission shall establish standards for the issuance of checks and drafts or

other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness

issued in the name of the Commission.


B. Funds of the Commission shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the

Commission in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Commission

may elect.

C. The Commission may accept contributions, gifts, or bequests, for the general

purposes or for any special purpose of the Commission.

ARTICLE IX

Award of Accreditation

Section 1 . Accreditation shall be granted when an agency satisfactorily meets the standards

approved by the Commission.

Section 2 . An agency will be officially recognized and granted accredited status at a time and

place to be determined by the Commission.

ARTICLE X

Accreditation Procedure

Section 1. Agencies wishing to pursue state accreditation must submit a Commission approved

application, sign a formal contract with the Commission which will outline the terms and

conditions of the process, and pay the applicable fees within the time stated in the contract as

established by the Commission.

Section 2 . Agencies shall have a period of two (2) years to come into compliance with the

standards, subsequent to the signing of a formal contract with the Commission.

Section 3. Only assessors appointed by the Commission shall be utilized for purposes of

corrections accreditation and shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Remuneration, fees,

or compensation of assessors, if any, shall be established by the Commission. Assessors shall

review and make recommendations concerning accreditation to the Commission. The


Commission shall make the final decision on an agency's accredited status.

Section 4 . The credentials, duties and responsibilities of persons identified as assessors shall be

determined by the Commission.

Section 5 . Hearings concerning challenges to team assessment reports shall be conducted during

any meeting of the Commission . The challenging agency must submit a written request for a

hearing to the Chairman, or designee, with copies to all Commission members. The challenging

agency must submit documentation to all Commissioners detailing the issue challenged, the

reasons and circumstances surrounding the challenge , and any other supporting or relevant

documentation at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. The Chairman, or designee, shall set

the date and time for the hearing and shall notify in writing, the Commission members and the

challenging agency. The Commission shall have final decision-making authority regarding the

disposition of any such challenge.

ARTICLE XI

Books and Records

The Commission shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep

minutes of the proceedings of all General and Special meetings in written form or in any other

form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time.

ARTICLE XII

Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern

the Commission in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent


with these bylaws and any special rules or order the Commission may adopt. A Parliamentarian

shall be appointed by the Chairman.

ARTICLE XIII

Amendment of Bylaws

These bylaws may be amended by seven (7) affirmative votes of the members of the

Commission present at a General meeting . The proposed amendment must be filed with the

Chairperson of the bylaws Committee by one or more members of the Commission at least

sixty (60) days prior to the meeting at which it is to be offered. The Chairperson of the Bylaws

Committee shall reproduce the proposed amendment and provide recommendations to the

members of the Commission at least thirty (30) days before such meeting.


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