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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| Pt VI, Line 3 | DESCRIPTION OF DELEGATED DUTIES TO MANAGEMENT COMPANY: ASCLS has a managment company, NeoSystems Corp., that manages its business affairs. The specific services by NeoSystems encompass the management and headquarters' administrative services, financial management and accounting services, marketing and communications and information technology. |
| Pt VI, Line 6 | EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS: ASCLS has three classes of Members; regular, associate, and affiliate. All three classes have full voting rights and approve Board elections annually. |
| Pt VI, Line 7a | HOW MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS ELECT GOVERNING BODY: ASCLS members elect a House of Delegates who have authority to elect officers and directors. |
| Pt VI, Line 7b | DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS:The House of Delegates have the authority to elect officers and directors and elective committees; adoption and amendment of the by-laws and articles of incorporation in compliance with the laws of the state of incorporation; approval of professional practice standards for the Society and the profession; hearing appeals and rendering final decisions; and to review the annual audit except as otherwise provided in the by-laws. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS:The 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm with the assistance of the organization's accountant. The draft is approved by the Executive Vice President. A copy of the final 990 is distributed to each Board Memeber before filing. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS: Periodic reviews are conducted by the Board and Executive Committee including review of compensation arrangements, contracts, partnerships and agreements with outside organizations. Any disclosures of potential conflicts of interest are discussed by the Board and/or Executive Committee to determine if a conflict exists. The person must recuse themselves during discussion and voting on such matters. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CEO, EXEC DIR. OR TOP MGMT: The Executive Vice President's salary and benefit package are reviewed and approved by the Board annually using comparability data and these deliberations and decisions are documented in the Board's minutes. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | OTHER ORGANIATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE: The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f | STORAGE 2810. EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3987. TELEPHONE/FAX 8095. BANK CHARGES 24047. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 46000. REGISTRATION CHARGES 12054. REPAIRS 70. HONORARIA 8399. SUBSCRIPTIONS 679. |
| Software ID: | 14000261 |
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