Decision Sciences Institute Inc University of Houston

“Executive Committee may act on behalf of the Board in circumstances requiring expediency for action. The action is then ratified by the Board at the next Board meeting.”

“Membership; Classification & Privileges:Membership terms are annual and based on anniversary date. No Member may transfer to another person or entity a membership or any right arising therefrom. Membership shall terminate upon the death of the person holding the membership. No member shall have any property right by virtue of membership.There shall be four (4) classes of membership, as follows:(a) Regular Member. An individual interested in furthering the goals of the Corporation whose properly completed and executed application for membership has been accepted by the Corporation, and whose dues are paid in-full when due and not in arrears.(b) Student Member. An individual who is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited educational institution, and is interested in furthering the goals of the Corporation who's properly completed and executed application for membership has been accepted by the Corporation.(c) Institutional Member. An entity that otherwise satisfies the requirements of a Regular Member. An Institutional Member shall designate one individual representative to act on behalf of said Institutional Member and to receive all notices on behalf of said Institutional Member. The Institutional Member shall submit the designation in writing, including valid contact information for such designee, to the Corporation with its application for membership. The Institutional Member shall have an affirmative obligation to submit an updated written designation to the Corporation, as and when appropriate. The Corporation may rely upon the most recently submitted written designation for all purposes, including for formal notice. The properly designated representative of an Institutional Member shall hold the rights on behalf of the Institutional Member.(d) Emeritus Member. An individual who is retired from full-time employment; and, who otherwise satisfies the requirements of a Regular Member.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the organization's CPA, the Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors before the return is signed and filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and signed annually during Board member orientation. Board members, officers and key employees acknowledge the conflict of interest policy. If any conflicts of interest arises, the board follows the procedures in the conflict of interest policy for addressing such conflicts.”

“Compensation is reviewed by the board and appropriate University of Houston officials, compensation is compared to compensation of comparable organizations.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with Board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy. 2. If at any time during the year, the information in the annual statement changes materially, the director shall disclose such changes and revise the annual disclosure form. 3. The Executive Committee shall regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with this policy by reviewing annual statements and taking such other actions as are necessary for effective oversight.”

“Upon request”

“The Executive Director and staff are considered to be employees of the University of Houston. These employees are entitled to all applicable benefits provided by the University and are subject to all policies and procedures applicable to employees of the University. DSI reimburses the University for the total cost of all salaries and benefits. The University files the required W-2's for DSI Executive Director and staff.”