ABOHN is incorporated as an independent non-profit business 501(c)(6). The ABOHN Board of Directors functions within the bylaws set forth by ABOHN. Members of the Board of Directors are certified occupational health nurses and are selected on the basis of the following factors: experience, level of education, type of position and employer, year of certification, geographic residence, and demonstrated leadership in the specialty. ABOHN also has a public member who is a non-nurse. Nominations to the Board are open to all certified occupational health nurses in Active Status. Terms are for a 2 year period and a Director may serve a maximum of two 2-year terms. A policy and procedure manual provides operating guidelines for the Board. ABOHN is administered by an Executive Director and other office staff.