Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program Inc.

“The sole member is Ohio State Bar Association, 1700 Lake Shore Dr, PO Box 16562, Columbus, OH 43216-6562, an Ohio non-profit corporation with IRC Sec 501(c)(6) status.”

“Under the Articles of Incorporation, the OSBA appointed the original Board of Directors/Trustees in 1991. Thereafter, the Board elects its members pursuant to the bylaws.”

“Form 990 is provided to and reviewed by the entire governing body/board prior to being filed.”

“All members of the governing body/board are prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws from having conflicts of interest. If a potential conflict occurs, disclosure is required to be made to the President and Board. All employees must annually disclose any personal or family member conflicts of interest to the President and Board. The Vice President and Executive Director monitor ongoing transactions to avoid conflicts of interest.”

“The President, Vice President, and Treasurer review the Executive Directors performance, the budget, compensation paid by non-profits providing the same or similar services, compensation paid by government organizations providing the same or similar services, compensation information available from the American Bar Association commission on lawyers assistance programs, and other criteria they deem appropriate. These officers then make a recommendation to the full Board. The Board makes a contemporaneous record of the information reviewed, the decision made, and the members present and voting.”

“OLAP will provide copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon written request.”