[Finchjohn2]

Can a registered sex offender serve as a board president of a non profit orgazantion

[ebaines]

Can a registered sex offender serve as a board president of a non profit orgazantion

Sure, although the offender may be under restrictions that limit his/her ability to interact with children, so depending on the nature of the non-profit organization and the duties of the president that could be an issue. But I see no legal limitation that would preclude a sex offender if being named president of a board.

[Finchjohn2]

Sure, although the offender may be under restrictions that limit his/her ability to interact with children, so depending on the nature of the non-profit organization and the duties of the president that could be an issue. But I see no legal limitation that would preclude a sex offender if being named president of a board.

are there any legal laws against it

[ebaines]

are there any legal laws against it

Not that I am aware of, but since sex offender laws vary by state you should tell us what state you are in. Also - what is the nature of the non-profit?

[Finchjohn2]

Not that I am aware of, but since sex offender laws vary by state you should tell us what state you are in. Also - what is the nature of the non-profit?

am in California , and we raise money for charity

[ebaines]

I found this site: http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/registration/minors.aspx?lang=ENGLISH

which states that: "Sex offender registrants whose sex crime was against a victim under age 16 are prohibited by law from working, as an employee or volunteer, with minors, if the registrant would be working with minors directly and in an unaccompanied setting on more than incidental or occasional basis or would have supervisory or disciplinary power over the child. If the registrant's crime was not against a victim under age 16, the registrant must notify the employer or volunteer organization of his status as a registrant."

So it appears that there is no legal prohibition against serving as board president.

[AK lawyer]

are there any legal laws against it

Evidently not. There are no illegal laws against it either, for that matter.

[Fr_Chuck]

No there is none, if the non profit deals with children then there may be issues. You did not say what the crime was, what the retrictions and what type of non profit.

[JudyKayTee]

I'm thinking bonding could be an issue - and I wouldn't serve on a n/f/p without being bonded.

[ebaines]

I'm thinking bonding could be an issue - and I wouldn't serve on a n/f/p without being bonded.

A bit of a quibble here - bonding is typically only necessary for employees who actively handle money for the organization and thus have the possible opportunity of committing fraud. Board members (including the president) should not be handling cash, so no need for bonding (although depending on how the organization works there may be an exception for the treasurer if he is involved in writing checks or handling cash). However, director's and officer's liability insurance should be provided, to protect the board members and organization in case of lawsuits. I doubt this would be an issue in this case - when a non-profit buys D&O insurance I don't believe that the insurance company does a background check on the board members, since they can cycle in and out quite frequently.

[JudyKayTee]

A bit of a quibble here - bonding is typically only necessary for employees who actively handle money for the organization and thus have the possible opportunity of committing fraud. Board members (including the president) should not be handling cash, so no need for bonding (although depending on how the organization works there may be an exception for the treasurer if he is involved in writing checks or handling cash). However, director's and officer's liability insurance should be provided, to protect the board members and organization in case of lawsuits. I doubt this would be an issue in this case - when a non-profit buys D&O insurance I don't believe that the insurance company does a background check on the board members, since they can cycle in and out quite frequently.

I serve on a n/f/p - I asked that I be bonded. You just never know what will happen.

But, yes, I totally agree - and I don't know that this type of offense means a person is dishonest.

[AK lawyer]

I serve on a n/f/p - I asked that I be bonded. You just never know what will happen. ...

If it's security from liability you seek, look into E. & O. (errors and omissions) insurance. A bond is to make sure that you pay what you agree to pay under certain circumstances. Liability insurance, on the other hand, is to protect you in case someone feels you have done something negligent. There is a big difference.