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 2 | THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF 16 DIRECTORS - 9 WHO ARE OPERATORS OR OWNERS OF RETAIL CAR WASHES AND 7 WHO ARE MANUFACTURERS OR VENDORS OF CAR WASH EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR A RETAIL CAR WASH OPERATOR TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM DOZENS OF DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS, AND THIS LIKELY HOLDS TRUE FOR RETAIL CAR WASH OPERATORS AND SUPPLIERS WHO SERVE ON THE ASSOCIATIONS' BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR INTERESTS THAT COULD IMPACT A DIRECTOR'S INVOLVEMENT IN A PARTICULAR ISSUE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION IS A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHICH HAS BEEN CONTRACTED TO MANAGE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S BYLAWS AND POLICIES. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY SMITHBUCKLIN EMPLOYEES INCLUDE THOSE RELATED FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, EVENT MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. FEES PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION TO SMITHBUCKLIN TOTALED $767,447 IN 2015. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION IS COMPRISED OF COMPANIES WHO HAVE PAID THE APPROPRIATE ANNUAL DUES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | BOTH THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS STIPULATE THAT THE MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE BYLAWS INDICATE EACH REGULAR MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO, REVIEWED, AND APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO BEING FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM WHICH AFFIRMS THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH ITS PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, APPROVES MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PAYROLL FEES AND COMPENSATION ANALYSIS 22,914. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | EQUITY IN LOSS OF SUBSIDIARY -358,433. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSCUMES RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |
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