National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida Chapter

“Chapter membership consists of all persons who are members of the society and who reside within (or who have previously resided within and have indicated that they wish to retain their membership) the chapter's territory. The chapter holds a meeting of its members annually for the purposes of electing a board of trustees, considering any reports that may be presented, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.”

“Chapter membership consists of all persons who are members of the society and who reside within (or who have previously resided within and have indicated that they wish to retain their membership) the chapter's territory. The chapter holds a meeting of its members annually for the purposes of electing a board of trustees, considering any reports that may be presented, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.”

“The chapter's audit committee reviews and approves the irs form 990 and accompanying schedules prior to distribution to the entire board. A copy of the irs form 990 and accompanying schedules is provided to the entire board with a period for providing comments, edits or corrections prior to submission to the irs.”

“On an annual basis, chapter management reviews the conflict of interest disclosure forms filed by trustees, officers and employees for potential conflicts. Potential conflicts of interest are presented to the chapter's audit committee for review. Where conflicts exist, a conflict resolution report is created and the trustee, officer or employee is not allowed to participate in any vote or discussion of the disclosed matter. At the current time, no potential conflicts of interest have been identified.”

“A compensation committee for each chapter, which is comprised of at least three but no more than five independent trustees, determines the compensation of the chapter president and other key employees. The national organization provides each chapter with internal and external salary data for the chapter president and reviews and provides input on the chapter president compensation recommendations for other key positions based upon comparable budget size and geographical location. In addition, the chapter president's performance is evaluated annually in a joint review process including the regional executive vice president and the local compensation committee of local trustees.”

“The chapter president conducts performance evaluations for key employees and the outcome is shared with the compensation committee to inform the decisions about compensation.”

“The chapter's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth under irc section 6104(d). The chapter's irs form 990 (and irs form 990-t, if applicable), and financial statements are available on the chapter's website.”

“Community programs the society collaborates with dozens of other community organizations, focusing on access to health care, rehabilitation, treatments and therapies; long-term care; disability rights issues; vocational training and rehab, wellness and fitness; and outreach and education to rural and underserved populations. (total expenses of 90,474) professional education and training the society keeps healthcare providers engaged in patient care by keeping them abreast of new diagnostic techniques, therapies, etc. Information and education is provided to thousands of professionals through the society's clinical care network, md on call program, and educational materials for physical and occupational therapists, mental health professional, nurses and others. A free quarterly newsletter is emailed to more than 12,000 professionals, and the society's diagnostic and symptom management smartphone app has been downloaded more than 62,300 times. (total expenses of 44,430)”