Healthcare Leaders Association of Minnesota Inc

“The executive committee consists of the four (4) officers of hlamn; president, vice president, secretary/treasurer and immediate past president. Pursuant to delegation by the board of directors, the executive committee shall have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of hlamn, its committees and publications; shall be responsible to accomplishing priorities and objectives established by the board of directors; and shall supervise the disbursement of its funds. It is the responsibility of the executive committee to manage the day to day activities and affairs of hlamn. This includes providing direction and oversight of the management services company.”

“Management company provides accounting, planning and other activities.”

“Healthcare leaders association of minnesota has four types of members: (1) regular, (2) affiliate, (3) student, and (4) lifetime. Regular: a regular member is an individual who performs significant managerial or operational tasks within a medical practice, or an individual that may be a faculty member or representative of a non-group practice organization who is otherwise involved in health care through professional societies and health care systems. All regular members may vote, be a committee chair, serve on committees, and serve as a board of director of the association. Only those regular members employed by a medical group practice may hold an elected office. Any member in good standing who becomes disassociated from medical group practice management may apply to maintain regular membership for up to one year subject to approval by the board of directors. These regular members are not eligible to be an officer of hlamn; however individuals who are already serving as an officer may complete their term. Affiliate: affiliate members are those individuals who are employed by vendors providing products and/or services to association members and who wish to become associated with the association. Affiliate members may not vote, hold an office or be committee chairs, but may serve on committees. All sponsors and exhibitors are required to maintain a minimum of one affiliate membership. Student: the student member is an individual who is actively working on a degree in healthcare administration. The student must not qualify in any other category of membership. A student member may not vote, hold an office, or be chair of a committee, but may serve on committees. Lifetime: any person who has been an regular member for a minimum of twenty (20) years and who has retired from active paid employment or work in the health care field is eligible for life membership. A life member is entitled to hlamn membership services, as determined by the board of directors. Life members shall pay no dues and shall be considered as guests in regard to educational conferences and other events of hlamn. Life members and their guest may be assessed the cost of social event fees applicable during attendance at hlamn functions and events. Life members may not vote or hold office, but may serve on committees. Individuals qualifying for this distinction must make application to the hlamn president. The hlamn executive committee shall determine whether candidates meet qualifications and life membership shall be granted at the sole discretion of the executive committee. Life membership will usually be bestowed at the annual business meeting of hlamn.”

“Regular members may elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“The form 990 will be reviewed in detail by the executive committee of the board of directors and then will be provided electronically to the full board prior to being filed with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is directed not only to directors and officers, but applies to all persons who can influence the actions of hlamn. The conflict of interest policy is monitored and reviewed annually by the board. Each board member is emailed a policy annually, and the policy is then reviewed at the next board meeting. Comments and/or changes will be made at that time; any changes will be approved by a quorum of the board. If it becomes known that a board member/committee chair has breached confidentiality or has a conflict of interest, the executive committee and executive director will hold a closed meeting to review and determine the best course of action that is in the best interest of hlamn, which may include removal from the board of directors. Meeting notes including any follow-up meetings with the individual will be recorded and retained by the executive director or management company.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not made available to the public.”