The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation

“Starting in february 2017, the commission entered into a management agreement with the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc), a non-related 501(c)(3) organization, whereby the commission pays accsc a monthly management services fee and accsc provides program support and services to the commission. These services include the provision of accreditation activities and staffing and other operations functions. Compensation paid to accsc for management services during the year is reported on part ix, line 11a.”

“The commission has one class of members.”

“The governing body is elected by the members of the commission. A slate of qualified nominees for the open positions is published for all eligible voting members to review. The slate includes personal statements from the nominees and details on how they fit the category for their nomination. Each voting member votes for one candidate in each open category. The majority vote within each category determines the elected candidate. If there is a future opening outside the regular cycle, the chair of the elected governing body appoints a new director to fill the vacancy.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the executive director. A draft of the form 990 was also reviewed by the executive committee. A final copy is sent to the board prior to filing.”

“Prior to each commission meeting, all commissioners are asked to update their conflict declarations. All staff members have signed forms on file, which are updated at each october meeting of the commission. Individuals with conflicts of interest are not permitted to vote on matters related to the conflict and may be asked to excuse themselves during the discussion.”

“The commission makes the current version of the governing by-laws available on the website for public review. The financial statements and the conflict of interest and ethical conduct policies are made available upon request.”