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 6 | The Association has members, some of which have voting rights. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The active members elect the Directors from among the active members and associate members of the Association, as described in the bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Active members are entitled to vote on all matters raised at meetings of the active members of the Association and are eligible to serve as Directors and Officers of the Association, as described in the bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the Executive Committee and a final draft is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The CEO's compensation is based upon the performance of the CEO in a given year and comparing it to similarly situated trade association. The process includes an annual evaluation and objectives for the following year, a recommendation by the Compensation Committee (consisting of 5 Board members) and approval by the full Board of Directors. Key employee compensation is based upon the performance of the employee in a given year and comparing it to similarly situated trade association. The process includes an annual evaluation and objectives for the following year, a recommendation by the CEO, supported by the Compensation Committee and approval by the full Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Association's governing documents, financial statements and other organizational documents are located in the Association's office and are available for review upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | International advisory: Total expenses 27,610. Regulatory consulting: Total expenses 40,150. Reimbursement consulting: Total expenses 119,143. Communications consulting: Total expenses 55,000. Compliance consulting: Total expenses 90,000. State & affairs consulting: Total expenses 15,000. Payroll processing fees: Total expenses 5,810. |
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