Parkinson Study Group Inc

“There are two membership classes within the organization consisting of voting members and associate members.”

“The voting members of the organization elect the members of the executive committee as term limits expire.”

“Executive committee members are provided a copy of form 990 and a presentation is made at a commettee meeting prior to submission.”

“Disclosure forms are required to be completed by executive committee members and members of standing committees and working groups. These forms are updated when there is a change in the status of a psg member regarding a potential conflict of interest. Disclosures are reviewed by legal counsel as needed. Those deemed to be in violation or potential violation are reviewed by members of the standards committee. Recommendations as to the management of these conflicts are then forwarded by the chair of the standards committee to the executive committee for any action necessary.”

“18:copies of form 990 and the organizations financial statements are available for public inspection online with the irs and the massachusetts attorney general.”

“Copies of governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available for public inpection online at the psg website and with the massachusetts attorney general.”

“FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION AIN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES REPORTABLE COMPENSATION INClUDES COMPENSATION FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION.”

“Prior year adjustment to include adjustment for opening balance liabilities and opening balance equity”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1: to make substantial advances in our understanding and treatment of parkinsons disease and other parkinsonian disorders; working as an efficient, collaborative network of talented clinicians and scientists and operating under a supportive and proactive leadership with broad backing from government, industry, foundation, and patient stake-holders in the parkinson community.”