Prudent Mechanisms for Governance Practices and Financial Management
AMREF Canada is a registered Canadian charity in good standing with CRA (BN/Registration Number: 11921 1282 RR 0001). Annual audited financial statements are publicly available on the CRA website. AMREF Canada adheres to the Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code [PDF] established by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy. We are members of IMAGINE Canada and our practices are consistent with the Imagine Canada Ethical Code of Conduct [PDF]. Further, we belong to and support the Association of Fundraising Professionals Donor Bill of Rights [PDF].
Management is accountable to a volunteer Board of Directors who meet quarterly. Fiscal oversight is ensured through independent auditors who report to the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of AMREF Canada.
The Board approved Statement of Policy & Procedures is reviewed, updated (as required) and approved annually by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Audit and Finance Committee. The comprehensive Policy & Procedures Manual provides standards for prudent management and oversight with respect to:
(A) Banking & Investments
(B) Expenditure, Procurement and Approval Policy
(C) Travel
(D) Employment, payroll and human resources
E) Conflict of Interest
F) Privacy policy
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