Nonprofit charities are under the jurisdiction of state and national laws, so they must comply with both legal systems. With that in mind, the federal government requires a minimum of three board members to acquire coveted 501c3 tax-exempt status.
Under the Pennsylvania statute of limitations, a plaintiff must bring a medical negligence claim within two years after an injury occurs. There is an exception, deemed the “discovery rule,” which allows extra time to file the claim if the plaintiff was unaware of the injury until after two years had passed.
Under Rule 4001 et seq. of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, discovery may begin as soon as a lawsuit is filed.
You will need at least one, but can have more than one. Directors make up the governing body of your nonprofit corporation and are stakeholders in your organization's purpose and success. You'll want to identify three, unrelated individuals to meet IRS requirements.
The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. §§ 701-716, requires agencies to deliberate and take official action on agency business in an open and public meeting. It requires that meetings have prior notice, and that the public can attend, participate, and comment before an agency takes that official action.
The Directors are the individuals who serve on your organization's Board of Directors. The state of Pennsylvania requires a minimum of one director but encourages at least three. If you plan to apply for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you will need at least three directors.
The court needs to know about each parent living expenses this includes rent or mortgage utilities.MoreThe court needs to know about each parent living expenses this includes rent or mortgage utilities. And other essential costs. They will ask about health insurance coverage for the child.
What to do if an Agency Violates the PA Sunshine Act. You can object during the meeting if you think there is a violation. You can also file a complaint with the Commonwealth Court for state agencies.
Initially, the obligor will be scheduled to return to Domestic Relations for an “Enforcement Conference” in an attempt to try to work with the obligor and find ways to ensure his or her compliance. If that is not successful, then the obligor will be scheduled to go in front of a Judge for Contempt proceedings.