Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; I.E. THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER (ALL FOUR OF WHOM SHALL BE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE), AND A NONVOTING STAFF MEMBER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS SUCH POLICY-MAKING AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AS MAY BE VESTED IN IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THAT IT SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: A. SUBMISSION TO MEMBERS OF ANY ACTION REQUIRING MEMBERS' APPROVAL; B. THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; C. OTHER MATTERS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY STATUTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST AT ALL TIMES OF THREE OR MORE DIRECTORS AND IT SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION; BUT THE DELEGATION THERETO OF AUTHORITY SHALL NOT OPERATE TO RELIEVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR, OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY IMPOSED UPON THEM BY LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT IN BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING EIGHT CLASSES: ACTIVE, CORRESPONDING, ASSOCIATE, STUDENT, INSTITUTIONAL, CORPORATE, LIFE, AND HONORARY. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE VOTING MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO VOTE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, BYLAW CHANGES, AND SERVE ON COMMITTEES. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | A COPY OF THE 990 IS SENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ENFORCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY VIOLATIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED AND PROPER ACTION IS TAKEN. THE MATTER IS ADDRESSED WITH THE PARTY IN CONFLICT. THE COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE ON THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO TAKE DEPENDING UPON THE CONFLICT SUCH AS PREVENTING THE INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT OR DECIDING UPON A ISSUE. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED AT THIS LEVEL. IF THE MATTER BECOMES ESCALATED BEYOND THE COMFORT OF THE COMMITTEE, CORPORATE COUNSEL WILL MEDIATE THE ISSUE AT HAND TO RESOLUTION. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY USING INDEPENDENT MARKET DATA REPORTS AS REFERENCES. THEY ALSO PERFORM ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE RECENT YEAR THAT THE PROCESS TOOK PLACE WAS APRIL 29, 2011. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USES RELEVANT HR RESOURCES AS A TOOL TO ENSURE THAT FAIR COMPENSATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL STAFF. THE RECENT YEAR THAT THE PROCESS TOOK PLACE WAS DECEMBER 2010. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 41,530. AFTI NET ASSETS |
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