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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| Client Note 1 | Client Note 1 - Documents satisfying the requirement for attaching corporate resolutions in terminating exempt organizations have been attached to this return as PDF files created from original documents scanned using Black and White resolution 300 dpi. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services | As the primary mission of WCCAR is to provide it's members with support that serves their business interests and the interests of the community 2013 proved to be a very eventful year.This organization spearheaded a defense of the community and the Real Estate industry.The City Counsel of Richmond California attempted legal action in 2013 that would have been damaging to the community with regard to Real Estate transactions.This action would have disrupted Real Property transactions and may have significantly damaged the Real Estate Industry in the Richmond area.Through the use of Eminent Domain the City sought to gain authority to acquire, at will, privately owned home mortgages. This power would have black listed the area with major mortgage companies.The negative impact on the ability of local property owners with regard to the making of real property transfers would have been a severe blow to the local Real Estate industry and to the public at large. With support from the public and from national, state and local real estate organizations WCCAR defeated this attempt and lists this triumph as a significant accomplishment for 2013. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services | WCCAR has, as of 12/31/2013, merged with CCAR and has terminated it's operations as an independent Board of Realtors. It's mission will now be continued as part of the CCAR organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | Donald Bartels is a Lifetime Honorary Director, as such he is a non-voting memeber. His daughter, Rene Bartels is a voting Director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company | In 2013 management of the West Contra Costa Association(Board) was contracted to the Contra Costa Association of Realtors, 1870 Olympic Blvd. Suite 200, Walnut Cr, CA 94596. Subsequent to a merger the Contra Costa Association became the surviving member of the two organizations on 12/31/2013. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | The Board of Directors voted to merge with the Contra Costa Association of Realtors and terminate the West Contra Costa Association as of 12/31/2013. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Members of the Association are Real Estate professionals in the West Contra Costa area who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the discipline of Real Estate Sales. They enter into a dues paying relationship with the Association for the privilege of said membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members of the Association do not, individually, control the actions of the organization, but elect the board of directors by popular vote. A member elected Board of Directors acts as the controlling body to make the decisions of the Association in carrying out it's stated objectives and make the governing decisions of the Association. The Board is advised by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. Day to day operations and facilitation of Board decisions is carried out under a contract management team from The Contra Costa Association of Realtors, no member of which is a member of the Board of Directors but is represented at it's meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Generally, decisions of the Board are not submitted to members for ratification. Any member wishing to be heard concerning any decision is encouraged to address his or her concerns to the Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address | Please make all inquiries to the Contra Costa Association of Realtors, 1870 Olympic Blvd. Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925/295-2900) |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Copies of returns are normally available at least one week in advance of filing at the Associations Richmond office or at the offices of The Contra Costa Association of Realtors. Directors are encouraged to review returns and make known any questions or comments concerning the returns before filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Executive Committee, which is composed of the President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer, through it's contact with th Board of Directors, and oversight of the Contracted Directors office of CCAR, is charged with the monitoring of any possible conflict of interest issues. Regular and frequent scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors allow for a free exchange of information that would include discussions regarding conflicts of interest. As an organization that self-charges itself with the promotion of a healthy and vital real estate industry the Association must insure that it and it's members interact ethically at all times. The Association complies with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practiceof the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and in particular Article 4 regarding conflicts of interest, a printed copy (as of January 1, 2010) of that code is maintained by the organizations office.The following is the associations procedure for filing complaints with regard to conflicts of interest (although the procedure is not restricted to conflict of interest cases):Complete, sign and date the Ethics Complaint Form, which may be downloaded and printed from our website. (Ethics complaints must be filed with the Association within 180 days of the time the complainant knew, or reasonably should have known,that potentially unethical conduct took place). Check the Article(s) of the Code of Ethics (this is to link to the link provided above) believed violated. The articles are illustrated through Standards of Practice, but the Standard of Practice may only be used as support for the Article(s) being charged. The Article number(s) must be cited. Include a narrative description of the circumstances and facts surrounding the complaint, being as specific as possible. Attach copies of all relevant documents such as listing and sales contracts, letters etc. labeling these as Exhibit 1, etc. Make 10 copies of the complaint package and forward it to the Professional Standards Coordinator of the Association which has jurisdiction over the complainant. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | Compensation to all employees is determined by the Executive Committee which is composed of the President, Past Presidents, President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. Salaries of comparable organizations for similar services are chiefly used to arrive at salary levels. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Compensation to all employees is determined by the Executive Committee which is composed of the President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer. Salaries of comparable organizations for similar services are chiefly used to arrive at salary levels. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | All governing documents and copies of filed tax returns are kept on file at the Associations Richmond office and/or at the offices of The Contra Costa Association of Realtors, 1870 Olympic Blvd. #200, Walnut Creek. CA 94596 and are open for inspection by the public upon request.Normally it is expected that requests for inspection be made 24 hours in advance of inspection to assure that appropriate staff members are on hand to provide the requested information. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process | Audit was preformed after the merger of WCCAR with CCAR. WCCAR Board of Directors had been disbanded.Audit was required by the Board of Directors of CCAR and subsequently approved. |
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| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |