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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | According to the bylaws of the Association, membership is available to any applicant interested in promoting and supporting the foreign market development programs of this association and supports the purposes and objectvies of this Association and who will contribute to its support financially in the amounts and under such terms and conditions as the Board may determine, shall be eligible for Membership within the appropriate class and as determined by the Board. All qualified applicants for Membership shall be presented to the Board of Directors for acceptance or rejection. A majority vote of the Directors present and voting shall be required for the election of an applicant to Membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | At each annual meeting, the members of the association elect directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Directors may be removed from office only by a vote of two-thirds of the Directors then in office. Notice of the proposed removal shall be given to all directors of the Corporation prior to action thereon. An Officer may be removed by a vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby.In addition, the bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the voting delegates at the annual meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose, provided that notice of the nature of the proposed amendment or amendments is included in the call and Notice of Meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Each member of the board of directors was provided with a copy of form 990 prior to its filing with the IRS, along with a copy of the annual audited financial statements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The board has adopted a written "Ethical Business Conduct Policy/Conflict of Interest" to serve as a guideline while monitoring and enforcing compliance. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The board annually reviews and approves the President's compensation package. Considering that a majority of the members of U.S. Livestock Genetics, Inc. are also tax-exempt organizations, USLGE's Board of Directors is able to compare the President's compensation to that of personnel within their own organizations to determine whether or not the President's compensation is reasonable and comparable. This review and approval process and their decision regarding the compensation package is duly noted and approved in the minutes to the board of directors meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The board annually reviews and approves the President's compensation package. Considering that a majority of the members of U.S. Livestock Genetics, Inc. are also tax-exempt organizations, USLGE's Board of Directors is able to compare the President's compensation to that of personnel within their own organizations to determine whether or not the President's compensation is reasonable and comparable. This review and approval process and their decision regarding the compensation package is duly noted and approved in the minutes to the board of directors meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The Association's governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v4.0 |