Governance
Asian Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) is committed to ethics and accountability in governance, management and operations while remaining focused on the people and communities we serve. The Board of Directors, as a board or through board committees, sets policies relating to financial and fundraising management, professional standards, mission-based programs, investment and geographic focus. They also serve as ambassadors of the organization and represent ACMHS before the public, select the Executive Director, and review the performance and compensation of the Executive Director.
Beyond compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, ACMHS adheres to the following guiding principles: Governing Body; Conflict of Interest; Human Resources; Financial and Legal; Transparency; Fundraising; and Public Affairs & Public Policy.
ACMHS and the activities of its Board of Directors are governed by the following documents:
- Committees of the Board (pdf)
Details the mission statement and roles and responsibilities for each board committee: Executive, Operations, Nominating, Fundraising and Long-Range Policy and Planning Committees. - Conflict of Interest (pdf)
Asian Community Mental Health Services board and staff members should act in the best interest of the organization, rather than in furtherance of personal interests or the interests of third parties. ACMHS has policies in place, which are reviewed and acknowledged annually to prevent actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. - Standards of Confidentiality of Access and Compliance Form (pdf)
Asian Community Mental Health Services board must comply with federal and state laws and ACMHS policies that govern access to and use of information contained in financial and employee records including information that is accessible through verbal, written or electronic means. Access to confidential information is strictly limited to board governance related duties. - Human Resources
Asian Community Mental Health Services considers its relationship to its employees and volunteers as fundamental to our ability to achieve its mission. Volunteers have a special place at ACMHS, serving in governance, administrative and programmatic capacities. ACMHS' human resource policies are fair, establish clear expectation, and provide for meaningful and effective performance evaluation. - Financial and Legal
Asian Community Mental Health Services practices sound financial management and complies with a diverse array of legal and regulatory requirements. ACMHS' financial system maintains accurate financial records and ensures that financial resources are used in furtherance of ACMHS' charitable purposes. Financial reports are audited on an annual basis by a Certified Public Accountant. - Transparency
Asian Community Mental Health Services is a private corporation that operates for public benefit with support from the general public. Accordingly, ACMHS provides the public with information about our mission, program activities, and finances upon request. - Fundraising
Charitable fundraising provides an important source of financial support for the work of Asian Community Mental Health Services. Responsible stewardship and accountability are the foundation of ACMHS' fundraising program. Fundraising policies are consistent with the mission, compatible with our organizational capacity, and respectful of the interest of donors and prospective donors. - Public Affairs and Public Policy
Asian Community Mental Health Services provides an important vehicle through which individuals organize and work together to improve our communities. ACMHS represents the interests of the A&PI community through public education and public policy advocacy, as well as by encouraging board members, staff, volunteers and constituents to participate in the public affairs of the community.