Hmong National Development Inc.

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b: the form 990 is sent to the finance committee for review. A meeting is set up to discuss awl concerns in the form 990. Their motion is brought to the full board for approval along with justification for approval. This can occur via email or teleconference depending on member's availability.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c: the conflict of interest policy covers any individuals serving as officers, employees, and members of the board of directors. Prior to board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a conflict of interest, a director or committee member having a conflict of interest and who is in attendance at the meeting discloses all facts material to the conflict of interest. Such disclosure is documented in the minutes of the meeting. A person who has a conflict of interest does not participate in or is permitted to hear the baord's or committee's discussion of the matter, except to discloses material facts and to respond to questions. Such person may not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. A person who has a conflict of interest with respect to a contract or transaction will be voted on at a meeting shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum for purposes of the vote. The person having a conflict of interest may not vote on the contract or transaction and is not allowed to be present in the meeting room when the vote is taken, unless the vote is by secret ballot. Such person's ineligibility to vote is documented in the minutes of the meeting. A director of committee member who plans not to attend a meeting at which he or she has reason to believe that the board or committee will act on a matter in which the person has a conflict of interest shall disclose to the chair of the meeting all facts material to the conflict of interest. The chair reports the disclosure at the meeting and the disclosure is documented in the minutes of the meeting.”

“Hmong national development relies on a related organization to determine compensation for the president/ceo. Compensation is based on the budget and analysis of comparable salaries for similar positions at other national asian american organizations.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“To promote educational opportunity, to increase community capacity, and to develop resources for the well being, growth, and full embodies it's mission and goals by bringing together community members, participation of the hmong community in the society.”

“Advocacy and civic engagement - hnd advocates on behalf of hmong american communities at the national level. Hnd reviews advocacy as a tool to raise the visibility of the hmong american community and its issues to policy makers, legislators, and key stakeholders. We do this through two approaches: policy advocacy and civic engagement activities. This comprehensive approach to civic engagement and policy advocacy allows hnd to narrow its focus in addressinig emerging challenges and issues faced by hmong american communities across the united states. The backbone of this program is guided by the principle of affecting long-term social change that cultivates the development of the individual, the family, the organization, and the community in the united states.”