National Postdoctoral Assoication

“The National Postdoctoral Association has members who have the authority to elect the Board of Directors. Members also have the right to protest any bylaw changes. If more than 10% of the paid membership protests the bylaw changes, then the changes must be voted on by the membership.”

“The National Postdoctoral Association has members who have the authority to elect the Board of Directors. If at least 5% of the paid membership protests a bylaw change, then the changes have to be voted on by the membership, through a simple majority of votes cast from at least 10% of the voting membership.”

“The National Postdoctoral Association has members who have the authority to elect the Board of Directors. If at least 5% of the paid membership protests a bylaw change, then the changes have to be voted on by the membership, through a simple majority of votes cast from at least 10% of the voting membership.”

“NPA's Form 990 is prepared by an external accountant. Each member of the Board of Directors is provided a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing it with the IRS. The Board of Directors is provided with ample time to provide any desired feedback on the Form 990 - prior to NPA filing the Form 990 with the IRS.”

“All potential conflicts of interest are evaluated on an individual basis. Individuals with conflicts have recused themselves from discussions and voting.”

“NPA uses the GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report and other such reports to determine the Executive Director's compensation. NPA also is advised by its CPA. The Treasurer is primarily responsible for this determination.”

“NPA makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements available to the public upon request and on an as needed basis. The parts of the governing documents that impact the rights and responsibilities of NPA's members and the entire NPA Bylaws are published on NPA's website.”