Hispanic National Bar Association

“The organization has different types of members: individual members (categories: pre-law, law student, attorney, legal professional, and judiciary) and organization members (categories: affiliate, associate, and law student organization).”

“The nominations committee reviews all petitions to determine whether each candidate meets all the qualifications for the office and whether the candidate and those endorsing his or her petition are regular members or affiliates in good standing. The secretary, before july 22, delivers the electronic election ballots in a manner approved by the board of governors that safeguards the integrity of the votes cast, to regular members in good standing in accordance with the bylaws and elections guidelines. The ballots shall: identify the candidates for office, except president-elect, clearly state the deadline for returning the ballot, describe the manner to cast vote, and provide such other information as the elections officer may direct. The elections board receives the vote tally report from the external and independent electronic elections vendor (elections usa) at the time and place disclosed on the ballots.”

“The form 990 was prepared by outside accountants and reviewed by the executive committee of the board. The form 990 was also made available to the full board prior to filing the return with the irs.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is given to all board members, staff members, volunteers or other key stakeholders upon commencement of such person's relationship with the hispanic national bar association or at the official adoption of stated policy. Each board member, officer, staff member, and volunteer signs and dates the policy at the beginning of her/his term of service or employment and each year thereafter. Failure to sign does not nullify the policy. The policy and disclosure forms are filed annually by all specified parties. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of interest, the board of governors or board of directors determines whether a conflict of interest exists and, if so the board votes to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the hispanic national bar association's best interests. Both votes are by a majority vote without counting the vote of any interested director, even if the disinterested directors are less than a quorum provided that at least one consenting director is disinterested. An interested board member, officer, or staff member does not participate in any discussion or debate of the board of governors, or of any committee or subcommittee in which the subject of discussion is a contract, transaction, or situation in which there may be a perceived or actual conflict of interest. However, they may be present to provide clarifying information in such a discussion or debate unless objected to by any present board or committee member. Anyone in a position to make decisions about spending the hispanic national bar association's resources (i.e., transactions such as purchases contracts) who also stands to benefit from that decision - has a duty to disclose that conflict as soon as it arises (or becomes apparent); s/he does not participate in any final decisions.”

“The executive committee (ec), in consultation with hr committee and other resources, determines the executive director's compensation and terms of employment, as well as takes employment actions in accordance with procedures established by the board of governors. If a change in compensation is an increase or decrease of more than 10%, then the ec seeks the approval of the board of governors. The last salary review for the executive director was effective july 1st, 2023. The compensation of the executive director was reviewed by an independent consultant as part of his hiring process.”

“The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and other policies available to the public. Upon request and approval, the organization's financial statements are available for review.”

“The organization generated revenue from an online career center, in which, other organizations compensate hnba to post job openings on their website. The core mission of the organization is to provide career enhancement to law students and attorneys at all stages of their career. The job ads are specific for diverse attorneys to increase diversity and inclusion in the field of law. This activity is considered to be related to the organization's mission and therefore, not ubit.”