NSTP Board of Directors

Dorothy Leamon, President - NC
Email:Dorothy@nstp.org*

Greta Barncord, Vice President - FL
Email:Greta@nstp.org*

Laurie Conner Jarrett, Treasurer - GA
Email:Laurie@nstp.org*

Ronald Larson, Past President - AZ
Email:Ronald@nstp.org*

Paul LaMonaca, Director - VA
Email:Paul@nstp.org*

Executive Director

Beanna Whitlock, TX
Email:Beanna@nstp.org*

*For all general inquires or questions, please email the national office at taxes@nstp.org.

Call for Nominees to the Board of Directors

The election of five (5) members to the NSTP Board of Directors will take place in July, 2008.

NSTP members considering their candidacy for the Board of Directors should be cognizant of the time commitments which include:

• Willingness to dedicate time and efforts to the direction and vision of NSTP as needed.
• A minimum of seven (7) days per year in Board meetings, either in person or when held by telephone.
• Members of the executive committee (officers of the Board) have additional time requirements.

NSTP members considering candidacy for the Board should possess:

• Leadership characteristic
• Desire to serve the NSTP membership
• Have a vision and desire to promote NSTP
• Ability to work with others

Candidates should send thier intent to run for the NSTP Board of Directors accompanied by a brief bio and statement of goals of no more then 150 words to:

taxes@nstp.org

or by mail to:

NSTP
10181 NE Coxley Drive, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98662

Letters of intent will be received from February 8, 2008 through June 15, 2008. All letters of intent will be acknowledged. Address questions concerning Board candidacy that are not answered below (See Questions and Answers About Call for Nominees) to beanna@nstp.org.

NSTP members are required not only to abide by the NSTP member code of ethics but the NSTP Board member code of standards as well. The Code of Standards is below (see Code of Standards for the Board of Directors).

Members of the Board of Directors are compensated for travel time and Board meeting attendance.

National Society of Tax Professionals
Code of Standards
Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors in addition to being bound by the NSTP Member Code of Ethics are bound to the following Board Member Code of Standards:

1. Members of the Board of Directors are vested with the duty to provide guidance, vision and direction to the corporation with prudence and expertise in the best interest of the corporation.
2. Members of the Board of Directors must maintain a significant degree of independence from management.
3. Members of the Board of Directors, demonstrating their loyalty to NSTP, must subordinate any self-interest to the interest of the organization.
4. Members of the Board of Directors may be allowed to transact business with the organization, however, when a conflict of interest or potential for conflict of interest, real or perceived, arises the affected board member must disclose the facts of such conflict or potential conflict to the entire board of directors.
5. Members of the Board of Directors must be excused from participation in any considerations determining compensation to the board member and any affiliated entities which may receive compensation from NSTP. Board meeting fees are the exception to this provision.
6. A Member of the Board of Directors who receives compensation from NSTP may not participate in any deliberations or vote to determine compensation to the affected Board Member and any affiliated entities which may receive compensation from NSTP. Board meeting fees are the exception to this provision.
7. Members of the Board of Directors must file and pay their Federal, State and Local taxes as required by law.
8. The Executive Committee will review instances of Board member misconduct and breach of the agreed to Code of Conduct for Board members adopted by the Board. Upon 2/3's vote of the Executive Committee, the Board member shall be removed from the Board of Directors of the National Society of Tax Professionals. The member removed from the Board of Directors can appeal the decision of the Executive Committee with such appeal to be in writing and delivered to the NSTP Board President within 30 days of written notice of removal from the Board. Within 30 days the NSTP Board of Directors will convene, review the facts and circumstances of the action and will consider the issues address in the appeal. A 2/3's vote of the entire Board of Directors will be required to uphold the decision of the Executive Committee or to reinstate the removed Board member. The removed Board member will not be allowed to vote on this issue.

Articles I - VII - January 9, 2007

Article VIII - August 13, 2007.

Questions and Answers
Board of Directors

Q. How often does the NSTP Board of Directors meet?

A. The NSTP Board of Directors typically has a three-day Board meeting in January, a two-day Board meeting in May, and a one-day Board meeting prior to the NSTP Annual Meeting.

Q. How much time is required of a member of the Board?

A. Board members should be prepared to spend sufficient time to direct the affairs of the Society. The NSTP Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations.

Q. Are any expenses of Board meeting attendance reimbursed to the Board member by NSTP?

A. Yes. Board member expenses of travel, lodging and per diem are reimbursed to the Board member. Strict adherence to reasonableness of cost is applied.

Q. Do Board members receive a fee?

A. Yes. The current Board policy is for each member to be paid at a rate of $250 for each day of travel and $500 per day while the board is in session.

Q. To whom do I send my intent to run for the Board?

A. Your intent to run for a Board of Director's position is sent to the national office of NSTP at:

NSTP
10818 NE Coxley Drive,
Suite A
Vancouver, Washington 98662

It should include your 150 word (maximum) bio and goals for NSTP which will be published not only on the NSTP website but in written form to the membership with their ballots.

Q. Are there term limitations?

A. No. The bylaws of NSTP do not provide for any term limitations.