POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Policies and Procedures

Creating nonprofit policies begins with knowing what they are. Policies are the operational guidelines for an organization. The purpose of policies is to protect and steer the staff and the board as they fulfill the mission of the organization. They are a reference tool for appropriate action, ethical decision making, and for dealing with potential or actual conflicts.

​Policies can paraphrase a law, explain a procedure, clarify a principle, or express a desired goal. They are the protocol to follow that, when properly used, helps diminish embarrassing or potentially harmful situations, improper behavior, and ineffective decision making. An organization usually has board-related, personnel, and financial policies.
​Scroll down to view each policy in detail or download our complete Policy and Procedure Manual in pdf.

We adhere to our policies and procedures in all matters.


Section 1: OPERATIONS
1.01 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities   
1.02 Complainant Participation in Forums   
1.03 Confidentiality  
1.04 Conflict of Interest                                                                                       
1.05 Facilitator Mentorship and Certification 
1.06 Media                                                                                                           
​1.07 Monthly Facilitators' Meetings               
                                                                        
Section 2: HUMAN RESOURCES
2.01 Abuse
2.02 Complaints
2.03 Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
2.04 Employment Contract - Time in Lieu 
2.05 Personal Reference Checks
2.06 Health and Safety
2.07 Staffing
2.08 ED Performance Review
2.09 Social Media and Internet Use Personal Accounts
2.10 Social Media and Internet Use LCCJ Accounts
​2.11 Compensation Review   
                                                                                                     
Section 3: FINANCIAL
3.01 Electronic Banking                                                                                                                   
3.02 Expense Reimbursement                                                                           
 3.03 Spending Limits and Purchasing                                                               
3.04 Signing Authority                                                                                         
3.05 Financial Reporting to the Board                                                               
 3.06 Retention of Records                                                                                   
3.07 Cash Handling                                                                                             
3.08 Third Party Fundraising                                                                             
3.09 Level of Reserves                                                                                                  ​​
Section 4: GOVERNANCE
4.01 Board of Directors' Responsibilities   

Section 6: HEALTH AND SAFETY