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 1 | In accordance with Article II of the USPA Constitution, the USPA Executive Committee is to be delegated the powers and duties derived from the authority of the USPA Board of Governors, except the authority to make or alter the Constitution, by-laws or rules. These powers and duties will include the oversight of the day-to-day operational business of the Association, including the management of the USPA Staff and Annual Budget that has been approved by the Board. The resolution may be renewed annually. The Board of Governors will be informed of all actions taken by the Executive Committee, reported by forwarded minutes of all Executive Committee meetings or teleconferences. All Executive Committee actions will be forwarded to the Board of Governors and ratified at the next meeting of the Board of Governors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | The organizing documents have been updated to reflect the new address of the organization. In addition, the duties of the Board of Governors have been updated to include that the Board of Governors may remove any member of the Board by an affirmative vote of three-quarters of the entire Board at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for this purpose. Any vacancy by removal shall be filled as provided in the Constitution. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | Members include U.S. players, affiliate players, junior players, collegiate players, associate members, and member polo clubs. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Circuit Governors - The active member clubs in each Circuit, by vote of their delegates, will elect a Circuit Governor for a two-year term who will represent the Circuit in its relations with the association. Governors-at-large shall be elected by the vote of registered players for a two-year term. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The return is reviewed by the CFO and the CEO before filing and is available to board members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The organization is preparing a detailed Conflict of Interest Policy, in accordance with the organization's attorney. The Conflict of Interest Policy is currently being reviewed by USPA's Audit Committee as well as the organization's Staff and Board Committee. The Conflict of Interest Policy is in its final stages, and once approved, USPA will begin using the Conflict of Interest Policy. For 2013, the organization's Board members signed a Board oath which includes potential conflicts of interest. Currently, conflicts of interest are on a need-to-know, honor system basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The CEO's salary is established by the Compensation Committee and reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee. The salaries of key employees are established by the Executive Committee, who also serves as the Compensation Committee. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The organization's governing documents are available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 14 | The organization has a document retention and destruction policy. However, since this policy is administrative, there is no need for Board approval. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Administrative Expense - $473,265 ($126,739/$346,526) Dues and Subscriptions - $16,356 ($0/$16,356) Equipment Testing - $3,886 ($3,886/$0) Tournament Expense - $401,054 ($401,054/$0), TOTAL $894,561 ($531,679/$362,882) |
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