Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF 16 DIRECTORS - 9 WHO ARE OPERATORS OR OWNERS OF RETAIL CAR WASHES AND 7 WHO ARE MANUFACTURERS OR VENDORS OF CAR WASH EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR A RETAIL CAR WASH OPERATOR TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM DOZENS OF DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS, AND THIS LIKELY HOLDS TRUE FOR RETAIL CAR WASH OPERATORS AND SUPPLIERS WHO SERVE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR INTERESTS THAT COULD IMPACT A DIRECTOR'S INVOLVEMENT IN A PARTICULAR ISSUE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION IS A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHICH MANAGES ALL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, EVENT, MARKETING, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE THE ORGANIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND POLICIES. SMITHBUCKLIN EMPLOYEES PROVIDE THESE SERVICES AND TOTAL FEES PAID TO SMITHBUCKLIN IS $824,730. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPRISED OF COMPANIES WHO HAVE PAID THE APPROPRIATE ANNUAL DUES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | BOTH THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS STIPULATE THAT THE MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE BY-LAWS INDICATE EACH REGULAR MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO, REVIEWED, AND APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM WHICH AFFIRMS THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH, THIS POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 A AND 15B: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHICH PROVIDES ALL ACCOUNTING, EVENT, MARKETING AND IT SERVICES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH ITS PERSONNEL COMMITEE, APPROVES MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS POLICY HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |
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