Ao North America Inc

“Ao north america trade association, inc. Was a tax-exempt organization with members including north american (u.s. And canada) surgeons who specialize in the areas in which aona focuses are qualified to be members of the organization. Each surgeon is a member of one of the respective clinical divisions. The organization was dissolved during 2020 and reorganized as a new not-for-profit organization, ao north america inc.”

“Members shall submit to the respective clinical division nominating committees names of senior members who are in good standing and who are interested in serving on the board of directors. Once the "review and evaluation" process is completed, each clinical division nominating committee shall recommend to the members of their respective clinical divisions a slate of senior members who are willing to represent each such clinical division on the board of directors. The voting members of the respective clinical divisions shall then elect one (1) senior member associated with their respective clinical division to serve on the board of directors. The organization was dissolved during 2020 and reorganized as a new not-for-profit organization, ao north america inc.”

“As indicated above, voting members elected directors to the board. Voting members also attended annual and special meetings of the members where other business was transacted. The organization was dissolved during 2020 and reorganized as a new not-for-profit organization, ao north america inc.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and treasurer and compared to meeting notes and activity for the year to ensure accuracy of the return and shared with the full board prior to filing the return with the irs.”

“Aona annually shares the policy with officers, directors, surgeon volunteers and employees. Family and business relationships are expressly mentioned in the policy. We require that all indicate in writing that they have reviewed and understand the policy. All are required to disclose in writing any potential conflicts. Aona goes through a process to resolve any potential conflicts. This process includes elevation of issues to the board of directors if necessary. There are multiple layers of review. First, the compliance department staff, led by the director of cme, reviews all disclosures. The director reports to the ethics and content validation subcommittee. The subcommittee then reports to the board of directors. Should the conflicted person be a board director, the other directors would ensure that the conflicted person does not participate in decision-making regarding the conflict.”

“The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Ao north america trade association, inc. Was dissolved and reorganized as a new not-for-profit organization, ao north america inc.”

“Transfer of net assets to affiliated organization -4,621,697.”