American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

“There are thirteen categories of membership: active, international life, inactive, associate, retired, predoctoral student, affiliate, affiliate life, allied, friends of pediatric dentistry and honorary. Only the active and life members have a right to vote on all issues brought before the general assembly.”

“The board of trustees is elected by academy members at the annual session of the general assembly.”

“Each active and life member of the academy is entitled to one vote on each resolution properly submitted for a vote to the general assembly. Resolutions must follow a specific format as described in the administrative policy and procedures manual.”

“Prior to filing, the tax return preparer emails a copy of the completed form 990 to the ceo who distributes the 990 to each voting board member. After their review, each board member comfirms via email that they reviewed the 990 and any questions have been answered to their satisfaction. Once the return preparer receives confirmation from all board members, the return is submitted to the irs.”

“In order to insure uniform adherence to the policy, all new trustees, or council/committee/task force members are required to fill out a conflict of interest disclosure form. An oral reminder of the conflict of interest policy is given at the beginning of all board, council, and committee meetings. All individuals covered by this policy annually fill out the relevant disclosure form as provided and maintained by the headquarters office.”

“Ceo's salary is determined by the executive committee which consists of president, president-elect, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and immediate past president.”

“Salaries are determined by the executive committee which consists of president, president-elect, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and immediate past president.”

“The organization will provide the copies upon request.”

“Annual meetings to provide members opportunities to participate in current scientific programs, practice mgmt preservation, discuss research advances, and fellowship with professional colleagues”