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 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO SERVE THE MICHIGAN LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY THROUGH FOCUSED LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES WHILE ADHERING TO HIGH ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MICHIGANS INSURANCE BUYING CONSUMERS. |
| FORM 990 | ALL LINES LEFT BLANK ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 | THE ASSOCIATION HIRED RIEHL SOLUTIONS DURING 2013 TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE DUTIES INCLUDE FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING, DAILY OFFICE SUPPORT, COORDINATION OF MEETINGS, MAINTAINING FILES AND NECESSARY REPORTING DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN AND FEDERAL LAW, AND WORKING WITH THE VENDORS AND LOBBYING ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED BY THE ASSOCIATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS THREE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR, SUBSCRIBER, AND ASSOCIATE. REGULAR MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SEAT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SUBSCRIBER MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A SEAT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPOSED OF THE CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER OF THE ASSOCATION, AS WELL AS NO MORE THAN FOUR MEMBERS AT LARGE SELECTED BY THE ASSOCIATION AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR. IN THE EVENT OF THE RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF AN INDIVIDUAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY A REPLACEMENT INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE MEMBER COMPANY WHICH EMPLOYED THE INDIVIDUAL WHO RESIGNED OR WAS REMOVED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | MEMBERS, WITH THE RIGHT, VOTE ON MATTERS THAT COME BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION TO BE EXERCISED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM OTHER TRADE ASSOCIATIONS IS OBTAINED AND USED TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT AND IS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. |
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