USA Badminton

“The organization has active and afiliate members. Any group of individuals organized as a team or club for the purpose of playing wheelchair basketball is eligible for active membership with voting privileges through their chosen representatives. Persons who have been a member of a team as athlete or coach but are no longer affiliated with a team may be an active, non-voting member. Affiliate members include those who seek to support the mission, purpose and programs of the nwba. Affiliate members are non- voting.”

“Seven directors are elected by the voting membership at the annual assembly. At least two, and no less than 20%, of these elected directors will be athlete representatives.”

“The bylaws may be amended at an annual assembly by a two-thirds majority of the voting membership present and voting at the meeting.”

“The finance committee members and interim ceo/executive director are the primary reviewers of the form 990. A copy of the form 990 is provided to all of the board of directors prior to filing.”

“The ethics committee of the board of directors is charged with the oversight of conflict of interest issues for board members, staff and volunteers. Section x of the policies and procedures of the nwba outlines ethical issues and procedures. All board members, candidates for board offices, and paid staff are required to complete a conflict of interest statement that is reviewed by the ethics committee. All current board members and full time staff have completed the required forms and those forms are on file. In addition, the nwba bylaws empower the ethics committee to ensure compliance of all board members and staff regarding issues of "material benefit" conflicts of interest, and the ethics committee is charged with administering and maintaining the code of ethics for the organization.”

“The governance committee of the board of directors is charged with conducting an annual review of the executive director's performance. The governance committee makes a report and recommendation to the full board regarding the executive director's performance and proposed compensation. These procedures are outlined in the personnel section of the nwba policies and procedures. The review and report typically occurs in april of each year. The executive director serves at the pleasure of the nwba board of directors.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

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