National Native American

“Explanantion of the different membership classes and their differing voting rights: -associate membership: the qualifications for membership in the nnahra shall be open to those individuals actively employed in human resources or other employment with a native american tribe or tribal enterprise. To achieve the mission of the association there shall be no discrimination in individual memberships because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or handicap. Memberships are individual and are not transferable. -student and corporate members: individuals who are actively enrolled in post secondary education or individuals or companies operating independently as a consultant, or business vendor of materials, supplies or services, and whom are not employed with a native american tribe or tribal enterprise. Student and corporate members may not vote or hold office in the association. -voting: each associate member shall have the right to cast one vote on each matter brought before a vote of the members. Student and corporate members shall have no right to vote.”

“All board of directors shall be elected by the members at the annual conference. To promote continuity of association business, board elections shall be staggered, with the board officer positions (excluding the treasurer) elected each odd year and members at large positions (including the treasurer) elected each even year. Each elected board member shall assume office within thirty (30) days following the election and shall hold office for two years, or until their successor is elected and takes office.”

“The bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, and additional bylaws may be adopted, by a majority of the voting members at an annual business meeting, special meeting, or through a mall ballot to eligible members. All mail ballots must be requested within the notification period and returned by scheduled meeting date.”

“There are no committees that have been granted broad authority to act on behalf of the board.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved at a board of directors meeting prior to filing with the internal revenue service. Any revisions/changes are made prior to filing.”

“If a director has a conflict of interest concerning a transaction to be discussed and voted on by the board of directors, the director must declare the conflict prior to the discussion of the proposed transaction at a meeting of the board, or as soon thereafter as the director becomes aware that there is a conflict. The director may participate in discussions concerning the proposed transaction, but shall not be present for a vote of the transaction. If a director votes on a transaction in which he has a conflict of interest, the transaction is voidable unless the board of directors had knowledge of the material facts of the conflict and approved the transaction in good faith and with the reasonable belief that the transaction is fair and in the best interest of the organization.”

“Documents are made available upon request to individuals and organizations who have an interest in the association and are a part of the human resources profession.”

“Prior returns reported that the cash accounting method was used to prepare the form 990. This was incorrect. The accrual accounting method is used to prepare the form 990. Hence eventhough the accounting method on the form 990 changed from the prior year, the organization did not change its method of accounting from the prior year.”