Section on Health Policy and Admin

“The organization has a management contract with association management partners & executive directors, llc. The contract provides payment for salaries, benefits, and overhead for office administration, financial management, membership, and meetings.”

“The organization offers different categories of membership consistent with the structure of the american physical therapy association. Annual dues are paid through national apta. Membership categories are physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, student physical therapist, and student physical therapist assistant. As a professional association, members must meet minimum education requirements.”

“Each member casts one vote to elect the governing body with the exception of student members who are non-voting and pta members who receive 1/2 vote.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer. If they determine there are questions or concerns related to the 990, then they will initiate a review by the organization's finance committee and/or executive committee (officers).”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the organization's board of directors before the return is filed with the irs.”

“All directors and officers are required to sign a conflict of interest policy. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the director or officer shall leave the board of directors meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining members of the board of directors shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”