Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION | PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS NEGOTIATED BY THE CHAIRMAN ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE FINAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT ARE REDUCED TO A WRITTEN CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAIRMAN. |
| DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FS | PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. |
| governance, manangement and disclosure | PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AND 7A | THE ASSOCIATION HAS TWO VOTING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP, RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS AND ONE NONVOTING CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR AFFILIATES. EACH RETAILER AND DISTRIBUTOR MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE | PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED REVIEW OF FORM 990 TO STAFF. |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING | PART XII, LINE 2C | THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE AUDIT APPROVAL PROCESS. |
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