Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science Inc

“The organization's executive committee consists of the national officers including the president, president-elect, vice president, treasurer, recording and corresponding secretary, membership secretary, and past president, as well as the board of directors. The executive committee has the authority and is empowered to make decisions and to take action when necessary on behalf of the national council and grand chapter subject to the orders of the organization. None of its acts shall conflict with actions taken by the organization.”

“Any individual who holds a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, or equivalent degree from a foreign institution, who is or has been engaged in, or is registered for research in one of the mathematical, physical or biological sciences, or any discipline in which the scientific method is employed, and who supports the objectives of the organization, is eligible for membership. The organization's members include regular, graduate student, emeritus, national life, affiliate, honorary, transitional members.”

“All members vote on leadership at the grand chapter level.”

“The grand chapter has the final say in gwis governance. The national council makes major decisions, such as bylaws and membership requirements, before the decisions go to the grand chapter for a vote.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and reviewed by the president, treasurer, and chair of the finance committee before filing with the irs.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers, key employees or members of a committee with board delegated powers. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts relating to his or her financial interest to the executive committee considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person must leave the executive committee meeting while the financial interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest disclosures, determinations and decisions are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The organization makes their governing documents and conflict of interest policy available on their website. The organization makes their financial statements available upon request.”