Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc

“Line 3 explanation - sitc is in contract with executive director, inc., an association management company.”

“Line 6 explanation - the society consists of nine classes of membership: regular, emeritus, affiliate, student and scientist-in-training, allied health, nurse and advanced practice provider, patient and patient advocate, pharmacist and corporate.”

“Line 7a explanation - regular and emeritus members in good standing are entitled to vote on the election of the officers-directors of the society. Voting takes place each year at the annual scientific and business meeting unless previously held by written ballot.”

“Line 7b explanation - only regular and emeritus members in good standing are entitled to vote on all matters to be voted on by members of the society.”

“Line 11b explanation - the form 990 and all applicable schedules are distributed to the finance committee for review and discussion. The finance committee recommends the board to approve the form 990. Once approved, the 990 tax form is signed by a selected officer and filed with the irs.”

“Members of the board of directors, executive council, and committee chairs are covered under the policy. Any possible conflicts of interest disclosed are reviewed by the executive director and are brought forward to the board of directors for further investigation, review and determination of the appropriate disciplinary actions. Possible conflicts disclosed before a meeting are reviewed by the president, presiding officer or committee chair person to determine whether or not the conflict is inappropriate for the member to contribute to the conversation. The restrictions imposed on persons with a conflict are withdrawal from discussion and voting on the matter.”

“Sitc does not compensate any of its officers or board members. The society also does not have anyone that fits the definition of a key employee. Sitc is managed by executive director, inc., a for-profit management company. Sitc has no official employees because all staff assigned to sitc are employees of the management company. Sitc does not compensate any of its officers or board members. The society also does not have anyone that fits the definition of a key employee.”

“Sitc makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and form 990 available for public inspection upon request. Request should be made to the sitc office and documents are provided within a reasonable timeframe via mail or e-mail. The bylaws can also be found on the sitc website.”

“Process has not changed from the prior year.”