Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES TOURISM IN THE QUAD CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH STRATEGIC SALES, MARKETING, AND SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS, MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITIES. IT PROMOTES THE QUAD CITY AREA TO ATTRACT AND MEET THE NEEDS OF MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS, GROUP TOURS, SPORTING EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, AND LEISURE TRAVELERS. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | TWO COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, REVIEW THE RETURN WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. AFTER REVIEW, THE COMMITTEES DECIDE VIA VOTE TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | IF A TRANSACTION POSES A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE IN QUESTION IS ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND ANY OTHER ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION. DIRECTORS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY RELATED ISSUE. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | AFTER AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SET THE CEO'S SALARY BASED ON MEASURABLE GOALS OUTLINED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, REGIONAL SALARY DATA, AND DATA ABOUT COMPENSATION IN SIMILARLY SIZED CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAUS. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION UNDERGO A SIMILAR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS BY THE CEO. THE CEO THEN SETS COMPENSATION BASED ON ACHEIVEMENT OF MEASURABLE GOALS AND AVAILABLE BENCHMARK DATA. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | COST OF GOODS SOLD 26,679 COST OF GOODS SOLD -26,679 |
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