About Us - Organization Structure

Hammer Residences, Inc. is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under the auspices of the State of Minnesota.

Hammer's structure is somewhat unique in that each person served by the organization has a representative who is a voting "member" of the corporation. Generally, this member is a parent, guardian or conservator. Those who serve on the Board of Directors are members of the corporation. Together, these members comprise the "membership" of the corporation.

Hammer's bylaws stipulate that the membership elects the members of the Board, reviews the activities and financial condition of the organization, and transacts other necessary business. These activities are completed at an annual meeting every April. All actions of the Board for the previous year are ratified by the membership at the annual meeting.

The Board leads and oversees Hammer. The Board hires a chief executive officer and delegates management authority to the chief executive and staff. The Board elects officers, creates policies and establishes committees as it sees fit to accomplish Hammer's mission.

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