| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, AND CHAIR. THE SPEAKER SHALL ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (ACEP) IS A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THERE ARE MEMBERS OF THE ACEP BUT NO STOCKHOLDERS. MEMBERSHIP IN ACEP IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPLICANT OR MEMBER SHOWING A SIGNIFICANT INTEREST IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND BEING OF GOOD MORAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER. MEMBERS AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE "CODE OF ETHICS OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS". NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED MEMBERSHIP BECAUSE OF SEX, RACE, AGE, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR REAL OR PERCEIVED GENDER IDENTITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | RESPECTIVE CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE ACEP ELECT OR APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ACEP COUNCIL BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN EACH CHAPTER/SECTION. THE COUNCILORS ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A DRAFT COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. FURTHER, A COPY OF THE POLICY AND A DISCLOSURE FORM IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO EVERY MEETING. IF/WHEN DISCLOSURES ARE MADE OF A CONFLICT, THE ACEP PRESIDENT ENSURES THAT SUCH CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AND THAT APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN, INCLUDING HAVING MEMBERS RECUSED FROM ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS. ALL EMPLOYESS, INCLUDING OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY LOCATED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HANDBOOK. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO STAFF SERVICES IN WRITTEN FORMAT WITH ALL FACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST, ACEP'S INTEREST IS GIVEN PRIORITY AND APPROPRIATE ACTIONS ARE DECIDED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | (A) BOARD AN OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE REVIEW INCLUDES COMPARISON TO OTHER LIKE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS LOOKING AT THE ANNUAL CPI TO DETERMINE IF A CHANGE IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW IS KEPT IN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S MEETING MINUTES. (B) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PROVIDED A CONTRACT WHICH TYPICALLY EXTENDS FIVE YEARS. THE MOST RECENT CONTRACT WAS JULY 2020. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PARTICIPATES IN THE REVIEW OF THE CONTRACT AND RELIES ON OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS COMPARABLE TO LIKE ORGANIZATIONS AND SCOPE OF DUTIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS A PERFORMANCE REVIEW ANNUALLY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. DOCUMENTATION OF ALL LEVELS OF THE REVIEW IS KEPT IN THE MEETING MINUTES AND THE FINAL CONTRACT IS KEPT IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYEE FILE. OTHER STAFF, INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES, ARE PAID UNDER A COMPENSATION POLICY WHICH ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPARABLE PAID RATES, SCOPE OF DUTIES, LOCATION RATES, ETC. ALL STAFF HAVE PERFORMANACE REVIEWS ANNUALLY. THE REVIEW FORMS ARE DISCUSSED AND SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYEE, THE DIRECT MANAGER, AND A SECOND LEVEL MANAGER ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE AND KEPT IN THE EMPLOYEE'S HR FILE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST - ALL SUCH REQUESTS HAVE BEEN TIMELY PROVIDED. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 7,099,476. TEMPS 190,171. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |