Communication Health Support Associ Ation Inc. Maryland

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a nahsa board is selected by the asha board of directors, a related organization.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b the nahsa president reviewed and signed the final form 990 (including required schedules) and discussed it with a representative of the board. It was provided to all members of the organization's governing body prior to filing.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c nahsa's conflict of interest policy states that any spending of nahsa funds should be in the association's interest. In the context of this policy, the term "conflict of interest" refers to any circumstance that casts doubt on someone's ability to act in nahsa's best interest. Everyone is expected to avoid any action or involvement that would compromise nahsa in any way. Questions of conflict of interest could arise in situations such as: 1. Having a financial interest in--or having a family member with a financial interest in--an outside concern from which nahsa purchases goods or services. 2. Accepting personal compensation for nahsa related speaking engagements, consulting services, or other activities. This includes accepting honoraria for speaking. Persons who are offered an honorarium for a nahsa related speaking opportunity should clearly state that an honorarium is unnecessary. If one is provided anyway, it is recommended that the money be donated to nahsa. 3. Accepting valuables or other favors from an outside concern that does business with nahsa (excluding normal business luncheons), or is seeking to do so. 4. Doing business with entities where someone who conducts nahsa business has a significant personal interest and stake. 5. Being in conflict with nahsa's mission or policies (i.e. Writing a grant to compete with a nahsa submission). 6. Creating a conflict between and among individuals who conduct nahsa business. 7. Serving in an advisory, consultative, technical, or managerial capacity for any non-affiliated business organization that does significant business with or is a competitor to nahsa, without first advising the nahsa executive director and/or the nahsa president. The examples above are meant to provide guidance for common situations. They may be applicable to other situations by analogy; they should not be considered all-inclusive. Anyone who conducts nahsa business is prohibited from partaking in any activity or association that creates or appears to create a conflict between their personal interests and nahsa's best interests. In addition, they must not allow situations or personal interests to interfere with acting in the best interest of nahsa.”

“Part vi, section b, lines 15a and 15b nahsa's day to day operations are conducted by asha staff and volunteers; however, the process for determining compensation for the related organization staff is reviewed and evaluated by independent persons and comparability data.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19 the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”