Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Inc (Siop)

“An emergency action subcommittee of the executive board is in place and meets between the executive board meetings. The subcommittee has the authority to take action on behalf of the executive board when time does not permit contacting all members of the executive board before an action is needed.”

“Two of the board members georgia chao & steve kozlowski have a family relationship.”

“Eligibility for society membership is defined in the organizations's bylaws, which specifies educational criteria, engagement in professional activities, and payment of membership dues.”

“Per the bylaws of siop, an election committee conducts and supervises all elections of the society. The officers and members of the executive board are elected by the members of siop. The election committee, using the facilities of the administrative office, mail a call for nominations each year. The election committee counts the nominating ballots and issues a list of nominees. All elections are held by a preferential voting system according to the procedures established by the executive board.”

“There are certain actions, if undertaken by the board, that require a vote of the membership. Only members may vote.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the society's finance manager and executive director. The financial officer, a voting member of the governing body, reviews and signs the 990.”

“Each director, elected officer, and voting member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands siop is a non-profit organization and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes. To ensure siop operates in a manner consistent with its non-profit status and in accord with its stated goals and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted as well.”

“Three designated members from the organization's executive board decide on pay rates and raises based on performance, current economic conditions, and comparability data.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are made available upon request to its offices. Portions of these documents are also available on the organization's website for current paid members.”

“Consulting services 824,752.”

“There has been no change in the process from prior years.”