Appa Board for Educational Facilities Professionals Certification

“Appa board for educational facilities professionals certification ("appa befpc") contracted with the association of higher education facilities officers ("appa"), an unrelated nonprofit organization to provide management and administrative services. During the year ended march 31, 2022, appa befpc incurred $90,000 in allocated payroll and administrative expenses as a result of this contract.”

“The following changes were made to the bylaws: 1. Previously, ex-officio members of the board of directors shall be the appa executive vice president and the appa vice president for professional development. Currently, the ex-offico members of the board of directors shall be the appa president & ceo and an appointee by the chair of the appa board of directors. 2. Throughout the bylaws, president was updated to chair. 3. Previously, the agenda for regular meetings will be transmitted to directors as well as to the appa executive vice president. Currently, the agenda will be transmitted to directors as well as to the appa president & ceo. 4. Previously, the agenda of all items to be discussed at meetings shall be given to all directors by the chairman no less than three (3) days prior to the meeting. Currently, the agenda of all items to be discussed at meeting shall be given to all directors by appa staff prior to the meeting. 5. Previously, there was no term length for office. This has been updated to 4 terms. 6. The duties of the nominating committee changed for two nominees to no limit. 7. The duties of the nominating committee changed from circulating the nominees at least ten (10) days prior to the annual meeting to at the regular meeting prior to the annual meeting. 8. The board of directors no longer has the autonomy, duty, or function to select personnel. 9. Previously, proper notice of proposed bylaw changes is given to each director at least thirty (3) days prior to the meeting. Currently, proper notice of proposed bylaw changes is given to each director the meeting prior to the meeting in which any adoption, amendment, or repeal of the bylaws is voted upon.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the board of directors.”

“Management will review with outsourced accountant.”

“Association of higher education facilities officers ("appa") administrative policies and procedures describe the policy: the policy defines requirements for officers, employees, and immediate family members. All officers and employees should avoid any conflict of interest. Appa's president and ceo monitors coi through continuous conversations with the board members. In the event that a conflict of interest arises it must be disclosed, executive vice president will handle it with that board member.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available through membership journal and website.”