Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc

“The organization is made up of various members who participate and help the organization achieve its goals and its mission.”

“Members of the organization elect its board members for five-year staggered terms.”

“Board decisions regarding changes to the organization's by-laws and/or regulations are subject to the members' approval.”

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the board chair and will not be reviewed by all the board of directors.”

“A conflict of interest statement is provided to the board on an annual basis for signature affirming such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest: a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. B. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. C. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. D. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. Violations of the conflicts of interst policy: a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. B. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Monthly meetings, the dates of which are provided on the ambulance corps.'s publicly accessible website are held where members of the public can inquire about the organization's governing documents and financial statements.”

“To provide emergency medical services in accordance with the department of health guidelines in the town of blooming grove and other designated areas and to further advance the knowledge of first aid, cpr and related skills within the community.”

“Provide emergency medical services.”