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 3 | MANAGEMENT DELEGATED THE MARYLAND OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION HAS ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN ASSISTING NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THIS IS WITH THE OVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS THE ASSOCIATION HAS DUES PAYING MEMBERS COMPRISED OF MAINLY DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY THAT ANNUALLY ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE TAX RETURN, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. EACH BOARD MEMBER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND RESPONDS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. ONCE THE QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED THE RETURN IS FINALIZED FOR FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY PERSONNEL REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THEY SIGN A FORM INDICATING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY AND AGREEING TO BRING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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