1. NPC Board of Directors Governance Training Nancy Maher VA Non Profit Office Program Manager

2. Governance Training - Content Overview - NPC Board member roles and responsibilities –Understanding NPC statutory authority and VHA policy 38 USC 7361-7368 VHA Handbook 1200.17 –Understanding NPC mission To facilitate VA research and education –Managing risks and liabilities D&O liability insurance Professional liability insurance –Board Management

3. Governance Training - Content Financial Oversight –Budgeting –Fundraising –Protecting organization resources –Management of corporate funds and resources –Tax compliance –Financial reporting and accountability –Audits and auditor communications

4. Governance Training - Content Ethics –Effect of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on NPCs –Adopting a code of ethics –Transparency and accountability –Federal ethics regulations –Conflict of interest policies and procedures

5. Governance Training Delivery Format –Face-to-face + Videoconferencing –VA Satellite broadcast –Computer-based training Tentative Timeline –Completion of Training Module - Feb. ’04 –Piloting of Training Module – March ’04 –On-site training May ’04 to August ’04 –Satellite broadcasts – September ‘04