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 A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; I.E. THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER (ALL FOUR OF WHOM SHALL BE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE), AND A NONVOTING STAFF MEMBER APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS SUCH POLICYMAKING AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AS MAY BE VESTED IN IT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THAT IT SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY IN THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: A. SUBMISSION TO MEMBERS OF ANY ACTION REQUIRING MEMBERS' APPROVAL; B. THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; C. OTHER MATTERS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY STATUTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST AT ALL TIMES OF THREE OR MORE DIRECTORS AND IT SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION; BUT THE DELEGATION THERETO OF AUTHORITY SHALL NOT OPERATE TO RELIEVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR, OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY IMPOSED UPON THEM BY LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT IN BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING EIGHT CLASSES: ACTIVE, CORRESPONDING, ASSOCIATE, STUDENT, INSTITUTIONAL, CORPORATE, LIFE, AND HONORARY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE DEEMED TO BE VOTING MEMBERS WITH THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAKE BYLAW CHANGES, AND SERVE ON COMMITTEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INPUT AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE RETURN IS COMPLETE, MANAGEMENT CAREFULLY REVIEWS THE FILING, RECOMMENDS CHANGES AND APPROVES THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ENFORCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY VIOLATIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED AND PROPER ACTION IS TAKEN. THE MATTER IS ADDRESSED WITH THE PARTY IN CONFLICT. THE COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE ON THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO TAKE DEPENDING UPON THE CONFLICT SUCH AS PREVENTING THE INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT OR DECIDING UPON A ISSUE. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED AT THIS LEVEL. IF THE MATTER BECOMES ESCALATED BEYOND THE COMFORT OF THE COMMITTEE, CORPORATE COUNSEL WILL MEDIATE THE ISSUE AT HAND TO RESOLUTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING INDEPENDENT MARKET DATA AS REFERENCES. THEY ALSO PERFORM ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2014. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USES RELEVANT HR RESOURCES AS A TOOL TO ENSURE THAT FAIR COMPENSATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL STAFF. THIS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2014. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
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