Dkms

“Dkms conducts business transactions regulated by several agreements with dkms deutsche knochenmarkspenderdatei gemeinnuetzige gesellschaft mbh, (dkms-g) headquartered at kressbach 1, 72072 tuebingen, germany. Dkms-g is the sole member of dkms. The foundation dkms stiftung leben spenden (dkms-sls) is the mother organization of dkms-g. Katharina harf is chair person of the board of dkms.”

“Dkms was incorporated as a membership organization. The members elect the members of the governing body (but not if the persons on the governing body are the organization's only members) or their delegates.”

“The initial directors shall be those persons whose names and addresses are set forth in the articles of incorporation and they shall serve until the first annual meeting of the member and until the election and qualification of their successors. Thereafter, directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the member or at any adjournment thereof. Each director shall continue in office until the annual meeting of the member held next after the election of such director and until the election and qualification of a successor. Vacancies: any vacancy or vacancies created by the death, resignation or incapacity to act of any director before the expiration of such director's term, or by the creation of one or more new directorships, may be filled at any meeting of the board by a majority of the directors then in office. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the member and until the election and qualification of a successor.”

“Board member election and removal is subject to approval by the membership.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the ceo and the assistant treasurer. A completed copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of the board before the form is filed.”

“All directors, officers and key employees are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. The existing potential conflicts that have been disclosed are being avoided by the directors by excusing themselves from board discussions and votes pertaining to the conflict.”

“Dkms americas has board approved commitment authority and action guidelines that state: "board of directors approves salaries of ceo. Ceo approves salaries of all other employees." review, discussion, adjustments or increases of salaries of all employees are conducted by members of management and the ceo.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”