KCADD GOVERNING, TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY PRACTICES
Transparency
The Kentucky Council of ADDs and All ADD meetings treated as public/open meetings Full Board Training on Open Meetings/Open Records Laws after every election Board Orientation for all members on roles & responsibilities of Board Members
Documents Available for Public Review
- Audit posted to website (FY14-15) (FY15-16)
- Cost Allocation Plan posted to website (N/A for KCADD)
- Annual Budget posted to website (FY15-16) (FY16-17)
- Monthly Budget report Oct 2016
- Monthly Meeting Schedule posted to website (see calendar)
- Board Meeting Minutes posted to website **February 2016 **June 2016 **August 2015 **November 2015
Governance
A Flowchart defining governance for Kentucky Area Development Districts
Policies reviewed every 2 years for any needed updates. Policies will include:
- Code of Ethics
- Whistleblower
- Records Retention (mirroring KDLA Schedule for ADDs)
- Board Travel
- Contract Approval
- Procurement (mirroring State Model Procurement)
Bylaws reviewed every 4 years for any needed updates
Accountability
Subset of Board (Executive, Budget, or Personnel & Finance Committee) charged to provide oversight of the financial affairs of the district & report back to full Board.
- Reviews Monthly Budget-to-Expense Report
- Reviews Executive Director travel voucher & timesheet
- Approves Executive Director’s Out-of-State Travel
- Approves creation of new staff positions & any salary adjustments
- Procures Audit every 5 years
