Visk Inc

“The organization is a membership (not a stock) corporation under new york state law. The organization's sole corporate member is kaleida health, a related not-for-profit organization.”

“In accordance with the terms and requirements of its governing documents (i.e. Bylaws), on an annual basis, the organization's current board members recommend the list of candidates for membership to the governing body for the subsequent term to the kaleida health board of directors. The kaleida health board of directors approve and elect these candidates to serve as the organization's board of directors.”

“Kaleida health, as the sole corporate member, also has the right to approve or ratify significant decisions of the organization's governing body including the amendment of bylaws and charters, removal of members of the governing body, and the decision to dissolve the organization.”

“The board of directors, in consultation with the organization's tax advisors, kpmg, reviews the form 990. This financial review is based on the organization's financial statements for the relevant time period. The board of directors receives a copy of form 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

“Conflict of interest policy the filing organization is a member of the health care organizational structure of kaleida health; as such the conflict of interest policy applicable to kaleida health's board of directors and key employees would also be applicable to the filing organization. Kaleida health, the organization's sole corporate member, monitors its' conflict of interest policy as follows: upon employment and annually thereafter, each director and officer of the organization is required to complete a conflict of interest and disclosure form, providing sufficient information about his/her personal interests and relationships so the organization can (1) determine whether any potential or actual conflicts of interests may exist, and (2) monitor work or service assignments to avoid placing the director or officer in a position where there may be a potential, actual, or even appearance, of a conflict of interest or a question of objectivity. The completed conflict of interest forms for directors and officers are returned to the organization.”

“Access to organizational documents the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request at the offices of kaleida health (the organization's sole corporate member) at 726 exchange street, suite 200, buffalo, ny 14210. A nominal fee is charged if copies are requested.”