South Carolina Hospital Association

“Photocopies of the form 990 are available upon request at the organization's administrative office and at www.guidestar.org.”

“The executive committee of the board of trustees is composed of the four officers and three trustees at large. The executive committee has the authority to exercise all powers of the board on matters which require action prior to the next meeting of the board, but all actions of the executive committee shall be subject to the authorization and ratification of the board at its next regular meeting.”

“Membership shall be of four classes: institutional, associate, personal, and honorary; and shall be available to organizations and individuals interested in promoting the purpose and objectives of the association. There shall be two types of institutional membership as follows: type i shall include short-term general hospitals. Type ii shall include long-term hospitals and other specialty inpatient care institutions. Associate membership shall include organizations, firms, and individuals which provide or supply services, products, or consultation to hospitals. Personal membership shall include persons affiliated with institutions and organizations having institutional membership in the association, including members of governing boards, management staff and corporate officers of multi-institution health services systems and contract management organizations, members of organized auxiliaries, administrative, supervisory, professional and technical personnel employed by the institution or organization; and full-time students. Honorary membership may be granted to persons of distinction by action of the board of trustees and shall be conferred for the life of the person so honored.”

“The official membership of the assembly shall be composed of the voting representatives of type i and type ii institutional members in good standing. Authority to make policy decisions on all matters related to the business and activities of the association shall be vested in the assembly, which shall also elect the officers and trustees of the association as hereinafter provided.”

“The assembly may take such action as it deems proper on any item of business placed before it by the board of trustees, by an officer, or by a qualified member of the assembly, except that no amendments to the bylaws may be made in a manner other than is provided therein. When the assembly is not in session, its powers shall be delegated to the board of trustees.”

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Afterwards the return was filed with the irs.”

“The organization requires directors to annually disclose conflicts. In addition, each director is responsible for disclosing potential conflicts as they arise.”

“Integrated healthcare strategies was engaged to help the scha board of trustees develop a compensation philosophy for ceo and senior executives. All executive and key employee compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors of scha.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policy open for public inspection upon request.”

“Professional Services - Total Expense: 371394, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Contract Services - Total Expense: 252904, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Other Fees - Total Expense: 15488, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”