New Mexico Bioscience Authority

“The 990 form is reviewed by the NM Bioscience Authority's Finance Committee who then recommends approval by the Full Board of Directors at the next Full Board meeting. The board members all receive the full copy of the 990 form, review it, discuss it as needed, and vote on whether to accept the form.”

“The NM Bioscience Authority Board of Directors adopted a Conflict-of-Interest policy and review and signs one yearly. The Board actively communicates and monitors any perceived conflict-of-interest, and the Executive Committee would review if any occurred. The Board identified a potential conflict-of-interest when deciding to co-invest in BennuBio, Inc. Chair, Dale Dekker, already had a partial investment in BennuBio due to his investment in the investment firm, Tramway Ventures, that also has an investment in BennuBio. Chair Dekker was excused from the Board's vote to co-invest in BennuBio, Inc. with the NM Angels.”

“The organization publishes all meeting notices, meeting agendas, and minutes following the Open Meeting Act rules and regulations. The financial report is reviewed at monthly public board meetings. All financial documents are public and will be provided to anyone who requests them.”

“The full Board of Directors is comprised of 13 members, but at the end of the 2022 tax year, there were 3 vacancies making the number of Board members currently serving, 10.”

“Per legislation, the NM Bioscience Authority is administratively attached to the UNM Health Sciences Center. The Authority and UNM have an Administrative and Fiscal Agency Agreement although the Board of Directors does review and approve all fiscal and administrative actions.”

“Per its enacting legislation, NM 2017 SB 478, the NM Bioscience Authority is administratively attached to the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Under these guidelines, the 2.2 NM Bioscience Authority staff members are employees of the University of New Mexico paid with NM Bioscience Authority funds to work exclusively on the objectives of the Authority. As such, the Authority itself does not manage the W2 or other tax forms related to employees. These documents are managed by the University of New Mexico (UNM).”