Constituency. The United Way recognizes the contributors to the annual campaign as its primary constituency and pledges responsible stewardship of all donated funds so as to best serve the total community. GENERAL PRINIPLES β BOTH PARTIES AGREE Governance: To maintain a responsible governing board of directors whose members serve without pay and are representative of the community served and which meets at least four times a year. Management: To maintain responsible management to administer its programs and/or services. Agency Grants: Agency grants are awarded based on the anticipated receipt of donations as calculated from the pledges received during the Annual Campaign/fundraising process from individual or business commitments. Collaboration: To cooperate with each other in the development of sound and acceptable community policies in the field of voluntary service and fundraising. Non-Discrimination: To maintain a policy of non-discrimination in compliance with Federal and State guidelines and/or regulations, and to practice non-discrimination in the delivery of services to clients. THE UNITED WAY AGREES Agency Autonomy: To recognize the responsibility and accountability of the agency, through its governing board, to determine its own policies and manage its own programs within the scope and spirit of this agreement.
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