What role does Missouri Main Street Connection play in the local program’s policy making decisions?

MMSC’s role is to provide advice and technical assistance grounded in the latest information, tools, and techniques. Our staff does not determine local policy. We can, and often do, provide guidance on how a Main Street’s nonprofit board should conduct business. Upholding business in an ethical and professional manner as part of the Organization point of the Main Street Approach™. The guidance we provide encourages local programs in observing all requirements for charitable organizations as determined by the IRS code and the Missouri Sunshine Law (FOIA) as applicable. We recommend policies that guide the local organization should be based upon the Main Street Approach™.