Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TRADE ASSOCIATION/BUSINESS LEAGUE- TO PROVIDE A FORUM, THROUGH NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCES. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOP BUSINESS PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES AIMED AT INCREASING MEMBER COMPANIES' RETURN ON INVESTMENT. TO PROMOTE THE COMMERCIAL WELFARE OF THE INDUSTRY BY INSTILLING INTO THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FACTORY SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS THE HIGHEST PLANE OF COOPERATION. TO PROMOTE FAIR AND HONORABLE TRADE PRACTICES BETWEEN THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE CUSTOMERS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION. TO DISCOURAGE UNFAIR COMPETITION AND VIOLATION OF BUSINESS CUSTOMS AND USAGES OF THE TRADE. TO CREATIVELY EXPAND THE ROLE TO THE DISTRIBUTOR AND TO OPEN UP NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES TO THE INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY SHOPS AND DEALERS. TO FOSTER GOOD WILL BETWEEN THE INDUSTRY, ITS FACTORY SUPPLIERS, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER INDUSTRIES INFLUENCING INDUSTRY GROWTH (I.E., THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY). TO REPRESENT THE INDUSTRY WHEN PROPOSED GOVERNMENT ACTION AND LEGISLATION THREATENS THE INDUSTRY. |
| FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES | FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B | CANADA |
| MANAGEMENT DELEGATED | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 | THIS ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO MANAGE ALL ASPECTS OF ITS DAY TO DAY AFFAIRS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THIS ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL ELECTIONS AMONGST ITS DUES-PAYING MEMBERS TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO GOVERN THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A COPY OF THE ANNUAL 990 IS DISTRIBUTED AMONGST THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PRIOR TO FILING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IF A BOARD MEMBER IS INVOLVED IN A DECISION FOR WHICH THAT BOARD MEMBER HAS A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT BOARD MEMBER IS PRECLUDED FROM CASTING ANY VOTE PERTAINING TO THAT MATTER. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EMPLOYED BY THE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS COMPENSATED PURSUANT TO AN ANNUAL RENEWABLE CONTRACT NEGOTIATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE MAIN OFFICES OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
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