National Organization of State

“The organization has state office members.”

“The past president shall serve as chairperson of the nominating committee. The president shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of five (5) members in good standing at least two (2) of which are non-board members. The nominating committee shall have the responsibility of notifying the membership of the election deadlines, requirements, and processes of the election and soliciting interested candidates at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. The nominating committee shall submit a slate of officers to the membership at least fifteen (15) days prior to the annual meeting of the organization, and the election of officers shall be at the annual meeting. In addition, the president may appoint an organizational parliamentarian who is a current nosorh member. The president shall perform all duties incident to the office of president and such other duties as may be described by the board from time to time. The president, with the advice and consent of the board of directors, may appoint up to five liaison members of the board of directors and a parliamentarian. All members of the board of directors shall be members of nosorh at the time of their nomination and election/appointment and during the term of office.”

“The board shall recommend the dues structure for adoption by the membership. All dues shall be approved by a majority of the voting members. The bylaws may be amended, repealed or altered by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present at the annual meeting.”

“The form 990 is presented and voted on by the board.”

“Each year the board orientation is conducted - the policy and a form to sign are collected from each board member - all others who participate in any review of proposals also sign at the time of that activity.”

“Salaries are reviewed at time of budget preparation. A comparison to the american society of association executives is used for reviewing compensation for levels.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 70,981. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 70,981. Registration & contract fees: program service expenses 108,797. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 108,797. Truserve contract: program service expenses 89,250. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,250.”