World Federation for Ultrasound

“The federation's membership is composed of affiliated organizations that have a major interest in the field of medical and biological ultrasound and whose scientific stature is in keeping with the aims of wfumb.”

“Affiliate members elect the board officers and board members.”

“Affiliate members may amend the constitution. They also have the power to dissolve the organization.”

“The draft form 990 is presented to the adminstrative council for review before the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“All committee members, lecturers or authors involved in wfumb activities must disclose any relevant interests/ arrangements or affiliations. Wfumb manages a conflict of interest: 1.by requiring members to identify and disclose any possible or actual coi. This is achieved by requiring all committee members, members of author teams of wfumb publications and members of the administrative council to submit an annual declaration of conflicts of interest. If a new potential coi develops or is suspected to have developed between submissions this should be declared at the next relevant committee meeting. 2.prior to a discussion in committee if it is expected that there may be a conflict of interest this must be disclosed to the chairperson who will decide within the committee the options to address a coi which may include: a minor coi may only be mentioned in the minutes or in the publication and in the case of modest or significant cois the person affected can refrain or be excluded from participating in a meeting, in a discussion or only in any associated voting in exceptional circumstances of a significant coi or non-disclosure of modest or significant cois the person affected can resign or may be excluded from the committee once an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest is identified, it must be entered into the minutes (including the nature and extent of the conflict of interest and any steps taken to address it). 3.monitoring compliance with this policy and reviewing this policy regularly by the executive board to ensure that the policy is operating effectively.”

“The organization does not have any employees.”

“The governing documents are posted on the wfumb website. Also, the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Editors for the journal: program service expenses 174,473. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 174,473. Administrative services: program service expenses 63,851. Management and general expenses 15,963. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,814. Survey services: program service expenses 499. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 499.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year. The treasurer reviews the audit report and approves it.”