National Council of State Boards

“The delegate assembly is the membership body of NCSBN. The delegate assembly is comprised of two (2) delegates from each member board and one (1) delegate from each exam user member.”

“Officers and directors at large are elected by majority vote of the delegate assembly. Each member board is entitled to two votes. Each exam user member is entitled to one vote.”

“The delegate assembly, the membership body of the NCSBN, provides direction for the NCSBN through resolutions and enactments, including adoption of the mission and strategic initiatives. The delegate assembly approves all new NCSBN memberships; approves the substance of all terms and conditions of NCSBN membership between the NCSBN and member boards and exam user members; adopts test plans to be used for the development of the NCLEX examination; and establishes the fee for the NCLEX examination.”

“The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the preparation of the Form 990. The board of directors retains the services of an independent CPA firm to prepare and review the organization's Form 990. As part of its board activities, a final copy of the Form 990 is reviewed at a board meeting held before it is filed with the IRS.”

“NCSBN has a written conflict of interest policy that requires members of the board of directors (Board), committee members, and employees to annually disclose potential conflicts. A questionnaire is distributed by the director of member relations to board and committee members, and by the director of human resources to employees. The directors of member relations and human resources ensure that all questionnaires are completed, and reviewed for conflicts. Any questionnaires that disclose actual or potential conflicts are submitted to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. Board members with a conflict of interest are required to recuse from any discussions or vote on matters giving rise to the conflict or potential conflict.”

“NCSBN policy requires Board approval of CEO compensation arrangements in accordance with contractual provisions, market conditions, and performance assessment. The Board conducts an annual written performance appraisal of the CEO. The Board uses appropriate comparable data and documents the process. The CEO is responsible for staff compensation. Market reviews of compensation and benefits are conducted.”

“NCSBN makes Form 990 available upon in-person request for the same period of time as set forth in the Internal Revenue Code section 6104(d). Form 990 is also available on the Guide Star website that is open to the public.”

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