Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America

“The association has seven different types of members: 1. Active members 2. Physicians-in-training members 3. Emeritus members 4. Honorary members 5. Associate members 6. Student members 7. Affiliate membership active members have voting priviledges and can hold office. Physician-in-training can receive voting priviledges by paying annual dues. None of the other member types have the right to vote or hold office.”

“A nominating committee seeks nominations at least 3 months before the annual meeting. The committee will submit a slate of candidates for various offices of the association to all members at least 30 days before the annual meeting. At least one nominee shall be submitted for each position. No member of the nominating committee is eligible for any office during the current election. For an office of the association, other candidates who receive 15 or more nominations from members in good standing for 2 consecutive years shall be included on the ballot in addition to the nominee of the nominating committee. Election of officers will be held by secret mail ballot with a simple plurality required for election. No candidate shall be elected to an office for more than two consecutive terms. However, the general membership may, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of those voting, waive this restriction.”

“General body consists of duly registered members of the association. All actions taken by an officer or a committee of the association may be approved, rejected, or amended by this body.”

“The form 990 will be prepared by an outside cpa firm. The completed form 990 will be reviewed by the administrator, treasurer and president. The completed form 990 is then signed by the president.”

“Office management committee gathered comparability data in making search for the administrator. Initial salary based on this data and budget. Subsequent salary adjustments are based on performance evaluation and reviewed annually by the office management committee with board input.”

“No documents are available to the public.”

“The wages of all employees are based on performance evaluations and adjusted annually.”

“Appna is a professional, nonpolitical, equal opportunity organization which promotes excellence in health care, research, education and humanitarian activities. It facilitates the transfer of health care expertise and resources to deserving communities. It also provides advocacy, caters to cultural and social needs, is a vehicle for charitable projects and seeks to nuture young physicians.”

“Restatement of beginning net assets to change from cash to accrual basis -1,691,243.”

“No changes to oversight process or selection process were made during 2013.”