National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter

“Chapter membership consists of all persons who are members of the society and who reside within (or who have previously resided within and have indicated that they wish to retain their membership) the chapter's territory.”

“The chapter holds a meeting of its members annually for the purposes of electing a board of trustees, considering the treasurer's report of the accounts of the chapter (subject to audit and adjustment) and any other reports that may be presented, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.”

“The chapter's audit committee reviews and approves the irs form 990 and accompanying schedules prior to distribution to the entire board. A copy of the irs form 990 and accompanying schedules is provided to the entire board with a period for providing comments, edits or corrections prior to submission to the irs.”

“On an annual basis, the audit committee reviews the conflict of interest forms filed by the trustees, officers and employees for potential conflicts. Where potential conflicts exist, the trustee, officer or employee is not allowed to participate in any vote or discussion of the disclosed matter. At the current time no potential conflicts of interest have been identified.”

“The compensation committee which is comprised of at least three but no more than five independent trustees determines the compensation of the president and other key employees. The national organization provides each chapter with comparable salary data for presidents and other key positions at national multiple sclerosis society chapters and other voluntary health agencies of similar budget size(s) and geographical location(s). In addition, the chapter president's performance is evaluated annually in a joint review process by the national organization's ceo or a designee and the local committee of independent trustees. The president conducts performance evaluations for the other key employees the outcome of which is shared with the compensation committee to help inform their decisions about compensation.”

“The chapter's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The chapter's irs form 990 and financial statements are available on the chapter's website and will also be provided in a hard copy format upon request.”