Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE N | CERTIFICATE OF MERGER | |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Requests maybe submitted through the website or by mail. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The designated ACNP Board committee utilizes the following process to determine the appropriate compensation for the CEO:1. The compensation will be approved in advance and decided entirely by individuals who have no conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement 2. The board or designated individuals will review comparability data that demonstrates the fair market value of the compensation for the CEO. This information will be obtained from association compensation studies; job offers for positions at similar organizations; information from IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations as well as the level of responsibility expected of this individual. The financial situation of the organization will also be considered in determining compensation. 3. The board or designated committee will document in writing the factors considered in making the compensation determination. Records will be maintained of the persons present during the debate and the vote; the comparability data and how it was obtained; and any actions taken related to compensation by anyone not a member of the board or designated committee. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | On an annual basis, the Board of Directors is required to sign both a confidentiality and conflict of interest policy. This policy requires disclosure of any activity that could be perceived as conflicting with the governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Board. Additionally, speakers at ACNP meetings are required to sign disclosure / conflict of interest statements as a condition of their participation in any event. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Management reviews the Form 990 before it is provided to the governing board or its authorized representative. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 10b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 10b: Explanation of No Written Policies and Procedures for Chapters, Branche | Affiliates are groups organized within each state who elect to join ACNP as members. ACNP have no oversight of their organizational structure or activities. The affiliate groups (state and national) have the opportunity to nominate candidates for the slots on the Board for the State Affiliate Representative and the National Affiliate Representative. There is no direct governance role for the affiliates, rather a representative role. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | The vast majority of the governance decisions are made by the Board; however, there is an annual business meeting to apprise members of the organization's activities. On occasion, the board will have an issue that they feel needs member approval or feedback, thus they schedule a "vote". The bylaws allow for in-person or electronic (email) voting. Given the nature of the organization, aside from electing the Board, which is done by the membership, the governing board decisions are not subject to approval of the members, but the Board may chose to have them vote. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Affiliates are groups organized within each state who elect to join ACNP as members. ACNP has no oversight of their organizational structure or activities. The affiliate groups (state and national) have the opportunity to nominate candidates for the slots on the Board for the State Affiliate Representative and the National Affiliate Representative. There is no direct governance role for the affiliates, rather a representative role. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | During 2012, merger negotiations were conducted by the Board of ACNP. An agreement and plan of merger was eventually drawn up. On October 3, 2012, the Board passed the resolution to merge with another national organization that serves the nurse practitioner community. The merger was effective January 1, 2013.With assistance from counsel, management had completed and filed the necessary paperwork for the merger with the regulatory agencies.In 2012, the bylaws of ACNP was amended by deleting Article IV, Section 2, part (b) in its entirety and replacing it with a new Article IV, Section 2, part (b), which shall read as follows:(b) Each eligible member shall have the right to vote exclusively on the following: (1)Election of officers, subject to the provisions of Article V, Section 2 of these Bylaws, (2)Election of directors from each members respective category of membership, and (3)Other issues as presented by the Board in its sole discretion. Eligible members are not entitled to vote on any matters other than those set forth above, including, but not limited to, approval of any merger of the College with or into any other entity. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Advocacy: Consistent with ACNP's mission, significant resources and energy are devoted to strategies, primarily at the national level, to ensure that nurse practitioners are able to practice to the fullest extent of their education, credentialing, and authority. Currently significant barriers exist in federal regulations, guidelines, and sometimes law. Every year ACNP, led by its membership, develops its Public Policy Agenda to identify priorities for upcoming advocacy initiatives. The government relations firm coordinates strategies to resolve these barriers in the interest of quality patient care. |
| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |