Brain Injury Services

“For 2025, brain injury services, inc. Updated its bylaws to include the following: replaced the nondiscrimination policy with one that states that brain injury services, inc. Will adhere to the virginia human rights act; clarified that the number of trustees shall be between 3 and 15 and updated the language to better define the terms of appointment as, "the term of appointment for each at-large trustee shall be no more than two 3 -year terms; and added in a role of immediate past chair (non-voting), which shall be filled when the chair finishes their term. Officers are defined as able to serve two 2-year terms. Brain injury services, inc. Defined quorum as a simple majority of the total number of trustees and added that should a quorum not be present, a majority of the trustees present may choose to adjourn the meeting or move the time or place of the meeting until a quorum is present. Lacking a quorum at a duly scheduled board meeting, the members present may discuss agenda items and make recommendations to be presented to the full board later. Brain injury services, inc. Added the term of "emeritus board members" who are individuals who have served on the board of trustees and have exceeded their official term but wish to continue to contribute. They may serve up to 10 years as an emeritus board member. Brain injury services, inc. Better defined each officer role and named and defined our 4 standing committees of the board.”

“The treasurer of the board works on the draft 990 with the tax accountant until a final draft is reached. The treasurer then presents the final draft 990 to the finance committee and the committee approves it's filing. The finance committee presents the 990 to the board during the next board meeting.”

“Board members disclose potential conflicts of interest on a routine basis. The organization doesn't engage in contractual business with board members, their businesses, or their family members and their businesses.”

“The board prepares a review of the executive director to determine compensation and prepares letter for human resources.”

“The organization make its forms 1023 and 990 available on a different website and upon request, they will provide a copy when requested.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available on request and will provide a copy when they visit their office. The organization also prints a brief summary of the financial statements in their newsletter.”