American College of Veterinary

“American college of veterinary pathology, inc. Has a management contract with association management center. The contract provides payment for salaries, benefits, and overhead for headquarters management, conference management, exhibits management, and journal publication.”

“The organization amended its bylaws to make the following changes: the certifying examination board has been renamed to the certification and examination council and is defined as a semi-autonomous body. The chief operating officer (coo) position has been converted to an appointed role. The organization implemented the charter for the newly established certification and examination council, formally activating it as a semi-autonomous body in accordance with its approved governing document. This implementation included defining its authority, responsibilities, and membership structure, and initiating its oversight of certification and examination functions.”

“The college has six classes of membership: diplomate member, emeritus member, trainee affiliate member, allied professional affilate member, distinguished member, and honorary member.”

“Members in good standing, diplomate members, distinguished members and emeritus members have the right to elect the members of the board.”

“A five member hearing panel appointed by the president has the authority to recommend censure, suspension, or termination of membership. Diplomate members and emeritus members can serve on the panel. Final decisions about disciplinary action rest with the board. Special meetings may be called by the president, subsequent to approval of the board, by a majority vote of the board or by petition of twenty-five percent of the members of the college eligible to vote. An affirmative vote of a simple majority of members voting by mail or electronic ballot or other electronic means shall be required for the adoption of any amendment or reinstatement.”

“The treasurer reviews and approves this form 990, and it is provided to the board prior to filing with the irs.”

“All directors and officers annually complete and sign a statement disclosing interests that could give rise to conflicts. The signed statements are kept at the college's executive offices. The directors make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the board's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

“The college's governing documents are available to the public on the college's website. The college's conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public at the college's executive offices.”