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 6 | MEMBERSHIP IS MADE UP OF ANY ENTITY ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURING PRINCIPALLY NEW MACHINERY FOR OR IN FURNISHING SERVICES, INGREDIENTS, FLAVORS OR OTHER SUPPLIES TO THE FOOD PROCESSING, BEVERAGE, PHARMACEUTICAL OR OTHER RELATED SANITARY INDUSTRIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | FPSA IS MADE UP OF DUES PAYING MEMBERS, THOSE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORTS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE BYLAWS CAN ONLY BE AMENDED BY A VOTE OF 2/3 OF THE MEMBERSHIP. THIS INCLUDES MERGER AND DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE CFO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE TAX PREPARER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF 990. ONCE THE FORM IS PREPARED, IT IS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE CFO AND THE PREPARER. THE DRAFT IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHERE CHANGES IF DEEMED NECESSARY ARE MADE FOR A FINALIZED VERSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PRESENTED AT EACH BOARD MEETING WITH THE MEETING'S BOARD MATERIALS AND REVIEWED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OF CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICERS, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABILITY COMPENSATION DATA ANNUALLY AND THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF ASSOCIATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | COPIES ARE ON HAND FOR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN REQUESTED. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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