Nami Minnesota

“A member may be one individual or a family of individuals that is counted as one for the purposes of paying dues and voting. A member accepts the mission of nami minnesota and shall have paid dues to the state organization or to an affiliate unless waived by the affiliate or state organization. The membership dues shall be split between the affiliate, nami minnesota and nami. Members may become members through an "open door" policy that allows for a reduced dues payment. "open door" members are defined by income or economic necessity. All members shall have the same rights and privileges regardless of the amount of dues paid.”

“Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote in person upon each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of members. Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote in person for each director to be elected. No cumulative voting for directors shall be permitted. No proxy or voting agreements are permitted.”

“An annual meeting of the members of the organization will be held during each calendar year, on the date and at the time and place set by the board of directors, for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. All meetings of the board, its committees and the organization shall be governed by robert's rules of order. Generally, members vote on board members and changes to the bylaws.”

“The nami minnesota finance committee shall present the annual form 990 to the board for approval before filing. A representative from the firm hired to prepare the form 990 must be present to explain it and answer questions.”

“The nami minnesota board of directors and staff shall review and sign the official conflict of interest statement every january or at least once per calendar year. The executive director and office manager will ensure this is accomplished. There will be a monthly addition to the board meeting agenda asking disclosure of any new conflicts of interest. These will be recorded in the board minutes.”

“The nami minnesota board of directors shall establish the salary of the executive director based on the annual survey of salaries conducted by the minnesota council of nonprofits. In addition the board will take into account the performance of the executive director measured against the job description, annual plan and strategic plan. The review will occur annually.”

“Nami will make form 1023 and form 990 available to anyone who requests it and contacts the main office.”

“This process has not changed from prior years.”