National Council for Problem Gambling Inc

“Membership is available in three different categories: individual, affiliate and organizational. Individual memberships are for one individual and are offered in four categories: individual, individual plus, honored senior and student. Three-year memberships are available as well as lifetime membership. Some state affiliate chapters of ncpg offer joint memberships, which are individual memberships in both that state and national councils, providing a substantial discount on the national membership as well as increased support and involvement for the state chapter. State affiliate members provide local services and advocacy, while ncpg focuses on national policies, standards and education. Affiliates are not-for-profit organizations that have implemented a comprehensive program in problem gambling and have completed a formal application and review process with ncpg. There is only one affiliate per state, but there can be more than one state represented by a specific affiliate. Affiliates are listed on our website. Organizational membership is for corporations and other businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, including tribal entities. There are three levels. Nonprofits and government agencies may participate using substantially discounted rates. Depending on the level chosen, a number of staff or board members are entitled to individual memberships as part of the benefits of the organizational membership. Organizational members are provided public recognition on our website.”

“As stipulated in our by-laws, ncpg members nominate and elect our board members: 3 from our individual members, 3 from our organizational members, 9 from our affiliate members.”

“Changes in our by-laws are subject to approval by our members”

“The ncpg board of directors delegates the duty of reviewing the 990 prior to filing to its finance committee and senior staff, who review the 990 during the process of finalizing it.”

“Executive director annually issues the conflict of interest policy. Board members are required to sign and submit a form stating any conflicts, which are reviewed and maintained as a file.”

“Board reviews and approves compensation of the executive director. Executive director uses budget and data to determine compensation of the organization's officers and/or key employees.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“There are 33 state affiliate chapters the affiliate chapters have a charter document that governs how they work together in committee. Each chapter is required to undergo an annual affiliate renewal process to ensure that their operations fulfill our mutual mission and meet basic requirements. Both the charter and the renewal documents are reviewed annually.”

“The board's finance committee, with assistance from the executive director, selects the audit firm each year. The selection is put out to bid at least every three years.”