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 Section A, Line 6 | To be considered for membership, a business must be a tourist-based industry. Bylaws qualify tourism-based industries as businesses that fall into the following categories Agritourism Arts Culture Bed Breakfasts Campgrounds Fairs,Festivals Attractions/Famiy Entertainment Golf Great Outdoors History Heritage Hotels Conference Services Restaurants Shopping Sports and Supporting Member. All of these groups bring in overnight guests who contribute to the 3 bed tax collected by hotels, motels, and bed breakfasts. The Bureau reserves the right to reject membership if it determines that the business is not tourism-based. Members are asked to provide support through dues payment, voting and participating in meetings and other relevent activities. In addition, professional conduct thorugh good customer service, ethical business practices and clean, well maintained facilities is expected. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section Section A, Line 7b | General Membership Vote Business, Bylaws and Elections. Each general member in good standing shall have 1 vote that shall not be cast by proxy. Members of the board of directors are considered to be general members for voting purposes. Special members in any special membership category are not entitled to vote. Only a quorum of those in attendance at a general membership meeting may vote. All votes by the general membership about business, bylaws, and elections will occur in person at a general membership meeting where a quorum of eligible voters is gathered or by mailed ballot. The board of directors shall manage the business of the BCTCB. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section Section A, Line 8b | The committees report their recommendations to the Board, which then votes on whether or not to act on the recommendations. The Board documents the recommendations made by the committees and its vote on the recommendations in its board minutes. The committees do not have the authority to act on behalf of the governing board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section Section B, Line 11b | Form 990 is provided to Jack Cohen, President along with Audited Financial Statements by an independent CPA. Form 990 is then provided to members of the Board in a year-end packet of information that is reviewed at a Board Meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section Section B, Line 12c | The conflict of interest policy was just established this year with the assistance of an independent CPA. Therefore, the policy has yet to be consistently reviewed and monitored to enforce compliance with the policy. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section Section C, Line 19 | The President will review the governing documents with members upon written request. Financial Statements and tax returns are also available upon written request. |
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