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 | The members of the organization are eligible to participate in the governance of the organization by electing the govering body, however, members are not entitled to profits, dues or funds upon dissolution. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Memebers, at the Annual Meeting, elect the upcoming slate of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the year starting July 1. Annual Meeting is held in May at the Annual Conference. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | At the annual meeting, any by-law changes are approved by the general membership. All are of equal class. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The Form 990 is distributed in full in electronic copy to the entire Board prior to the February Board meeting. This action was noted in the minutes. The Board was asked for comments. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Conflict of interest statements are required of Board members as they join the Board for a three year term. As part of that statement, members are required to disclose any potential conflicts and act as described. Conflict of interest is discussed annually at the Board meetings, and in the event a situation were to arise, that is further reviewed by the Board and Executive Committee. Any conflict issues would be taken to the Association counsel, if needed. Further, the Board has at least one attorney as a member who serves as a first line reviewer in case an issue arises. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | The Chair of the Association negotiates the contract and bonus plan for the President and CEO. Bonus plans change annually, while the current employment contracts is extended for two years. The Chair discussed compensation with the other members of the Executive Committee; they review performance, objectives and comparable compensation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Minutes, tax returns, audited financial statements and other documents are made available as requested. Documents are made available according to the disclosure requirements of section 6104(d). |
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