Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Inc

“Alpha chi omega fraternity, inc. Updated their bylaws november 2017. The notice of special meetings was updated to reflect applicable indiana state law. Committee appointments were changed to state appointment by national council (previously appointed by president with council approval). Indemnification articles were updated to reflect current applicable indiana state laws.”

“Alpha chi omega fraternity, inc. Has members called delegates which are defined in the articles of incorporation as follows: delegates are: 1) members of the national council (as defined in article viii), 2) province collegiate chairs, 3) province alumnae chairs, 4) the chapter president or her designated representative from each collegiate chapter in good standing, 5) the association president or her designated representative from each alumnae chapter in good standing, and 6) past national presidents of alpha chi omega. The national council, province collegiate chairs, past national presidents and representatives from collegiate chapters are known as "collegiate delegates." the province alumnae chairs and representatives from alumnae chapters are known as "alumnae delegates."”

“National council members shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast by the delegates entitled to vote at a national convention. In the event of a petition or petitions for nominations as national president member of the national council, voting for that office shall proceed first, followed by a vote for the remaining class of national council members. In the event there are more than five (5) candidates for national vice president members of the national council as a result of the slating and petitioning process, delegates shall be allowed to cast one vote for each of five (5) candidates. The five candidates with the most votes shall be elected as the national vice president members of the national council.”

“The 990 is prepared, reviewed and signed by a public accounting firm based on information obtained from the audit and information provided by headquarter's operations. The 990 is reviewed by the senior financial controller at headquarters. After review and approval, it is forwarded to the board members.”

“Board members and management staff are covered under the conflict of interest policy. Upon taking office or employment, the conflict of interest form is completed and signed. The process is monitored by the senior human resource director. If notified of a conflict of interest, the senior human resource director would investigate the conflict.”

“Input for compensation for the chief executive officer is received from the boards of the three corporations of alpha chi omega fraternity. This input is requested by the national council president. The national council president compiles and reviews the information submitted. The salary of the chief executive officer is allocated to the three corporations of the fraternity, with the alpha chi omega fraternity, inc. Acting as the common paymaster.”

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

“The chief executive officer is compensated though the fraternity, but also serves as the chief executive officer of alpha chi omega national housing corporation (nhc)and alpha chi omega foundation, inc. (foundation). The nhc and foundation reimburse the fraternity for a percentage of the chief executive officer's salary and benefits. The amount of compensation charged to the fraternity is reflected on part ix, line 5, officer's compensation.”

“The organization has an audit committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. The process has not changed from the prior year.”