Tpf Association Inc

“Total of four directors are considered volunteers as they do not charge for their work for the association.”

“The members of the board of directors are democratically elected by the general assembly. The term of office is three years, but they can stand for reelection. The election is held every year during the annual general meeting. The directors appoint, democratically, from among themselves, the chairman, tpf president, treasurer and vice-president. The board of directors appoints any other officers according to their merits (resume, interview, project, etc.).”

“According to tpf bylaws, any issue that concerns the philosophy and structure of the association must be voted for or against by the general assembly. The board of directors can only make decisions that concern the everyday running of the association, like accepting a new member, suspending a nonpaying member, taking a new vendor, incurring a certain expense or charging a fee for a specific service. However, when these decisions are made, all the members are informed and have the right to express their disagreement and take that decision to the general assembly.”

“The board of directors receives a copy of form 990 via email prior to its next scheduled meeting. The board reviews, discusses and approves the form 990, along with the year end financial statements.”

“A board member with conflict of interest is precluded from participating in any discussion or voting on subject matters. Employees/officers are also required to disclose all conflict of interest. Any member (not only director or officer) who may have an interest that could create conflicts must report it to the board of directors and the other members must be informed. They will then decide whether the risk is accepted by the group or not.”

“There is only the requisite that members with non-tpf offices in countries where there is an existing tpf member must not promote those offices among members.”