Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | We have 35 members, divided into 3 groups: small, medium, and large sections. All 5 members in the large section are automatically on the Board of Directors; there are 8 medium section members who annually elect 3 directors; there are 22 small section members who annually elect 2 directors. In addition, all members participate in the annual election of the 4 officers. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | We have 35 members, divided into 3 groups: small, medium, and large sections. All 5 members in the large section are automatically on the Board of Directors; there are 8 medium section members who annually elect 3 directors; there are 22 small section members who annually elect 2 directors. In addition, all members participate in the annual election of the 4 officers. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Any changes to the Bylaws require full membership approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The Board delegated the review of the Form 990 to the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Executive Director provides quarterly conflict of interest statements to the Board of Directors. Also, all officers and directors of the Association have conflict of interest policies and filing (under the California FPPC) requirements applicable to them by being heads of their respective public agencies. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | Compensation for the Executive Director is based on negotiations with the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | No compensation is provided to any officers. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Policies and financial statements are not publicly available. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 3: Explain Why No Required Audit | THE FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2014, AND WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v4.0 |