Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

“Membership categories are a) fellow, b) sustaining, c) new graduate, d) student, e) affiliate, f) honorary, g) pre-pa student, and h) retired.”

“Eligible voting members, include fellow, sustaining, and retired members for elected positions on the board of directors. All committee chairs are appointed by the president, with the majority approval of the board of directors.”

“The bylaws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the membership by a majority vote of all voting members present provided that a notice of such amendments shall have been provided to all active members not less than one month prior to the meeting. The notice can be provided by post mail or by e-mail, and the notice will also be posted on the official web site not less than four weeks prior to the meeting.”

“The members of the governing body review the form 990 before it is filed.”

“Members of the board of directors complete the conflict of interest disclosure form at the beginning of each leadership year, and board meeting packet includes this statement, spoken by the president at each meeting: "it is my duty to remind you that the minnesota academy of physician assistants maintains an official policy with respect to the disclosure of bias and potential conflicts of interest, and related party transactions. If you have a question about whether you should make such a disclosure and you are about to participate in a meeting where that conflict would apply, you should ask the chair of the meeting whether you should abstain yourself or not participate in the discussion for its duration."”

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