Nami - Oregon

“The organization has members.”

“Members may elect board members and are asked to ratify board members who are named to the board between annual meetings.”

“Members may also take direct action to overturn a decision of a board member or remove a member from the board.”

“The executive director and treasurer review the draft 990 prepared by independent paid preparer. Thereafter, corrections are provided by management to the paid preparer and the final return is reviewed by the executive director and treasurer prior to filing of the final form 990 with the irs.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers annually signs a statement affirming their knowledge and understanding of the conflict of interest policy. Each voting member of the board annually signs a statement declaring they are an independent director. If at any time during the year the information in the annual statement changes materially, the director shall disclose such changes and revise the annual disclosure form. The executive committee shall enforce compliance with this policy by reviewing annual statements and taking such other actions as are necessary for effective oversight.”

“Compensation for the executive director is subject to a review and approval process by independent board members on an annual basis using comparable data for similar positions in comparable organizations. The process and decisions are documented in writing.”

“The conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements for the most recently completed year are available to the public upon request. Articles of incorporation and by-laws are normally not provided.”

“Nami oregon held 545 nami signature programs in 2016, serving 5,782 people. Trained volunteers also fielded 1,700 helpline calls from individuals and families about treatment and support services in their local communities across oregon.”

“That will lead to more positive mental health and health care outcomes. They also advocate with local mental health authorities, county commissioners, city leaders, law enforcement and others in local communities.”

“The stigma still often associated with mental illness. The organization also held its 8th annual gordon & sharon smith new freedom award banquet that annually recognizes a community leader who has a demonstrated record of public advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.”

“Funds transferred from local affiliates 20,155”