National Birth Defects Prevention

“Application for membership shall be open to any person who supports the purposestatement in article i, section 2 (see below) and continuing membership is contingent upon being current on membership dues.article 1 section 2: the network was formed to establish and maintain a national network of state and population-based programs for birth defects surveillance and research to assess the impact of birth defects upon children, families, and health care.”

“The board will delegate the development of a slate of candidates and election of board members to a designated non-board committee. The board will identify talent among the membership and encourage leadership participation while working towards the diversity and skills needed for the health and maturation of the network. Nominees must be network members in good standing.elections will be held via electronic ballot and will be confidential. The slate of candidates and information about each candidate will be provided to members in good standing in writing at least five business days prior to the election. Board members will be elected by plurality of votes by members. The chair of the designated non-board committee will present the election results to the board and the board will share”

“Each member in good standing (i.e., a member whose dues are paid in full) is entitled to one vote at the annual membership meeting or on any important issues submitted to the membership.members in good standing can vote for board members if there are open seats, may run for election on the board, may chair non-board committees, may approve substantive bylaws revisions, and may vote on major issues such as a change in legal structure, merger, acquisition, or dissolution of the network.”

“The board of directors reviews the 990 before it is filed.”

“The board has established policy and procedures, including policies and procedures for guarding against perceived and actual conflicts of interest. Officers and directors are required to disclose interests that could cause conflicts of interest. The organization regularly monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“List of other fees for services expenses:national register agents $185contract services $50,375”