Oregon Head Start Association

“The following oregon based federal and/or state funded head start and early head start programs are eligible for membership in ohsa:a) head start pre-kindergarten programsb) early head start programsc) migrant and seasonal head start programsd) tribal head start programsstate friends that are not affiliated with a specific dues paying local head start program are eligible for membership in ohsa. State friends offer professional expertise, resources, knowledge and experince that support the purpose and work of ohsa. State friends are nominated by head start directors and are elected by the full ohsa body for the purpose of serving as state friend members.membsership is contingent upon payment of the annualy assessed dues.”

“At the november annual membership meeting, the members elect the officers of the association and the executive board members with the exception of the treasurer, who is appointed by the executive board.”

“The budget and association dues structure are approved by the members. State friend members are nominated by program directors, approved by the board and elected by the membership. The bylaws are reviewed annually and may be amended by an affirmation vote of at least two-thirds of the voting members.”

“The financial documents used as source material for the form 990 are reviewed by the board. The executive director reviews the form 990 before it is filed.”

“Interests that could give rise to conflict are disclosed upon election. While discussing votes that potentially could have a conflict of interest, members are reminded of the policy and asked to excuse themselves if a perceived conflict of interest could exist.”

“The association makes it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and form 990 available to the public upon request. The association's governing documents are made available at the association's annual meeting. The association's financial statements are not made available to the public.”