MID-Atlantic Lifespan Inc

“Accounting functions,including financial statement preparation, are performed by an outside accountant working as an independent contractor. The outside accountant also consults with the president, finance committee and board of director and assists with human resource-related duties.”

“Lifespan has provider members who are allowed one vote each as long as they have paid membership dues and are in good standing.”

“All board members are elected by the membership.”

“The members approve lifespan's annual budget. The members may also amend the bylaws of the lifespan.”

“The organization's outside accountant and president review the return prepared by the audit firm prior to review by the finance committee. Once the review process has been completed, the return is presented to the board prior to filing. Form 990 is filed with the irs subsequent to board approval.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest questionnaire that each board member and senior management staff sign annually. Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts related to outside interests, outside activities, indebtedness, representation, personal benefit, inside information, gifts and gratuities, and any other conflicts which they have knowledge. The organization's president or her designee reviews the signed conflict of interest questionnaires and investigates any disclosed conflicts and the results of the investigation are communicated to the board. Any individual having a conflict is not allowed to vote, use personal influence or be present during board discussions of the matter.”

“The executive committee reviews the goals and achievements of the president annually. They review compensation of comparable positions throughout the country and recommend a salary and benefit package annually that ensures no more than fair market value is paid for services rendered. The board approves the final package. The executive committee and the board are comprised of independent members and decisions concerning compensation are reflected in the committee and board minutes. The executive committee and board of directors would follow a similar set of procedures should the need to hire other key employees arise.”

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

“Legislative liaison 144,363.”

“Pac expenses -625. Pac contribution income 50.”

“There have been no changes to the organization's oversight or selection process during 2014.”