Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

“The bylaws were updated during 2018. The following were the major updates: article iv section 3 - the past board chair will be expected to participate actively on the board, provide counsel to the board chair, as needed, and support board committees, as needed. Article iv section 5 - the secretary shall serve for one term of one year, or until their successors have been elected and qualified. The secretary may be re-elected to a second consecutive term of the same office. Article iv section 5 - the chair may serve a second consecutive term of office. Article iv section 6 - in the event of a vacancy for treasurer or secretary, a member of the board of directors may be appointed by majority vote of the board of directors to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Article viii section 1 - the nominating committee shall recommend members for approval by majority vote of the board of directors. Article x section 3 - the chair shall replace committee members who leave the board during the year prior to their term ending.”

“The tax returns are reviewed and approved by the finance committee. Once the tax returns are approved, they are sent to the rest of the board of directors. The tax returns are then filed.”

“Once a candidate is approved by the board, the candidate must complete a commitment to serve document that includes a section on conflict of interest. Additionally, the conflict of interest policy is clearly stated in the bylaws and is provided to all new board members before their face-to-face orientation, and then again to all board members annually. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at a meeting of the full board, and members are reminded to disclose any conflicts and update their forms annually. It is stated that at anytime during the course of their terms, if a conflict of interest should arise, members must bring forth this information to at least the chair of the board.”

“Salary for the ceo is determined by the board. The board looks at salaries from like organizations. There is an employment contract documenting the salary and benefits for the ceo.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public at dbsa's office.”

“Other: program service expenses 196,470. Management and general expenses 180. Fundraising expenses 2,500. Total expenses 199,150. Fda project: program service expenses 44,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,000. Recruitment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,719. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,719. Media consultant: program service expenses 23,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,000. Program consultant: program service expenses 13,950. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,950. Communication consultant: program service expenses 64,721. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 64,721.”