Assistance in Healthcare

“Active members may participate in all corporation programs and may serve on corporation committees. The number of active members shall not exceed twenty-four.”

“The directors of the corporation shall be elected by the active members at the annual meeting of members in october.”

“The active members elect the board of directors and shall approve all assistance, grants or other support disbursements. Amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the organization require approval of the active members.”

“The 990 was reviewed initially by the treasurer and the entire board for accuracy and completeness. After review, comments were provided to the external preparer to make adjustments. Once adjustments were made, a finalized copy was provided to the board of directors to review before the form 990 was filed with the irs.”

“Each director, principal officer, appointee, employee and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers of the corporation shall annually sign a statement, which affirms that such person: a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy of the corporation; b) has read and understands that policy; c) has agreed to comply with that policy; d) discloses any potential conflicts of interest in writing; and e) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the board or committee members determine by majority vote that a conflict of interest exists, the board or committee members shall determine the appropriate corrective action. Any director, officer, appointee or employee of the corporation who is or would likely be an "interested person" may not participate: (i) in any vote relating to a transaction in which they have a "financial interest; and (ii) in any vote to determine whether they as an interested person have a conflict of interest.”

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