Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | All governing documents and copies of filed tax returns are kept on file at the Associations Richmond office and are open for inspection by the public upon request.Normally it is expected that requests for inspection be made 24 hours in advance of inspection to assure that appropriate staff members are on hand to provide the requested information. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Compensation to all employees is determined by the Executive Committee which is composed of the Present and Past Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. Salaries of comparable organizations for similar services are chiefly used to arrive at salary levels. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Executive Committee, which is composed of the Present and past Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer, through it's contact with th Board of Directors and oversight of the Executive Directors office is charged with the monitoring of any possible conflict of interest issues. Regular and frequent scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors allow for a free exchange of information that would include discussions regarding conflicts of interest. As an organization that self-charges itself with the promotion of a healthy and vital real estate industry the Association must insure that it and it's members interact ethically at all times. The Association complies with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practiceof the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and in particular Article 4 regarding conflicts of interest, a printed copy (as of January 1, 2010) of that code is maintained by the organizations office.The following is the associations procedure for filing complaints with regard to conflicts of interest (although the procedure is not restricted to conflict of interest cases):Complete, sign and date the Ethics Complaint Form, which may be downloaded and printed from our website. (Ethics complaints must be filed with the Association within 180 days of the time the complainant knew-- or reasonably should have knownthat potentially unethical conduct took place). Check the Article(s) of the Code of Ethics (this is to link to the link provided above) believed violated. The articles are illustrated through Standards of Practice, but the Standard of Practice may only be used as support for the Article(s) being charged. The Article number(s) must be cited. Include a narrative description of the circumstances and facts surrounding the complaint, being as specific as possible. Attach copies of all relevant documents such as listing and sales contracts, letters etc. labeling these as Exhibit 1, etc. Make 10 copies of the complaint package and forward it to the Professional Standards Coordinator of the Association which has jurisdiction over the complainant. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | Copies of returns are normally available at least one week in advance of filing at the Associations Richmond office. Directors are encouraged to review returns and make known any questions or comments concerning the returns before filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Generally, decisions of the Board are not submitted to members for ratification. Any member wishing to be heard concerning any decision is encouraged to address his or her concerns to the Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members of the Association do not, individually, control the actions of the organization, but elect the board of directors by popular vote. A member elected Board of Directors acts as the controlling body to make the decisions of the Association in carrying out it's stated objectives and make the governing decisions of the Association. The Board is advised by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the Present and Past Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. Day to day operations and facilitation of Board decisions is carried out by the Executive Director, who is not a member of the Board of Directors but is present at it's meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Members of the Association are Real Estate professionals in the West Contra Costa area who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the discipline of Real Estate Sales. They enter into a dues paying relationship with the Association for the privilege of said membership. |
| Software ID: | 11000144 |
| Software Version: | 2011v1.2 |