Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council

“Hospitals within dallas, tarrant, and contiguous counties are eligible for class i regular membership. Regular members have voting privileges, including the election of members of the governing body. The organization has a general call for nominations from its members. The nominating committee looks at any nominations from the members plus the committee's choices and a slate of nominees is sent to the general membership for voting. The vote is tallied by an independent third party. Hospitals outside the previously mentioned geographical boundaries are eligible for class ii membership, which provides non-voting status and no service on the dfwhc board .”

“Regular members have voting privileges, including the election of members of the governing body.”

“Prior to filing the form 990, a draft of the form and the audited financial statements will be presented and reviewed by the audit committee. During the board meeting, the audit committee and external auditor will give a review of the form 990 and will address questions of the board. After review and discussion by the board, the audit committee will recommend to the board the filing of the form 990. During their presentation to the board, the audit committee will also, based on their review of the form 990, make any necessary recommendations to the board regarding governance, policies, disclosures, etc.”

“A conflict of interest policy and disclosure form is distributed annually for updates and signature. Once all of the forms are returned, any actual or potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by the ceo. The policy states that anytime there is a status change regarding a conflict, it is the responsibility of the employee to request and submit an updated form. Any potential restrictions on persons identified with a conflict of interest will be determined on a case by case basis. Generally a person with an existing conflict will abstain from voting on the matter.”

“The board sets the president/ceo's compensation based on performance and comparability data. Adjustments to compensation are reviewed on an annual basis. Each board member receives an evaluation form for the ceo and submits it to the board chair, who combines the results. The results are presented to the ceo during an executive session of the board meeting where the form is signed by the chair and kept in the employee file.”

“Management approves all other compensation within the board approved budget on an annual basis. They also use performance and comparability data in setting compensation. Supporting documentation for any changes in compensation is kept in the employee file.”

“Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request.”