Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS | FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ARCHITECT MEMBERS, MEMBERS EMERITUS, AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THERE ARE THREE LEVELS OF MEMBERS, WHICH ELECT DELEGATES FOR THE GOVERNING BODY. ARCHITECT MEMBERS HAVE FULL VOTING RIGHTS IN ELECTING DELEGATES. ASSOCIATED MEMBERS DO HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, BUT CAN ONLY HAVE ONE-THIRD REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DELEGATES. ALLIED MEMBERS HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS. |
| DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | THERE ARE SOME SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS REGULATED BY THE BY-LAWS THAT DO REQUIRE MEMBERS (WITH VOTING RIGHTS) TO APPROVE. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. THE TIMING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS DOES NOT ALLOW PRESENTATION BEFORE FILING. HOWEVER IT IS PROVIDED AT THE NEXT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR, REQUEST FOR THE CODE OF CONDUCT TO BE SIGNED. AT EACH BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING, REQUEST IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | SALARY SURVEY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES IS USED TO COMPARE COMPENSATION AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. THE BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | THE CHANGES IN NET ASSETS CONSIST OF AN UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS OF 13,499 AND A PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTEMENT OF (27,496) FOR A TOTAL CHANGE OF (13,997). |
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