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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | THE ASSOCIATION HAS THREE CLASS OF MEMBERS AS FOLLOWS:1. REGULAR MEMBERS OR CONTRACTOR MEMBERS - THIS CATEGORY CONSIST OF FIRMS OF GOOD REPUTE WHO SHALL HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR, THE MAJORITY OF WHOSE OVERALL BUSINESS IN THE 12 MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO APPLICATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED IN THE FABRICATION AND/OR INSTALLATION OF GLASS AND METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY MAJORITY VOTE, SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT MEMBERS INTO THE ASSOCIATION. REGULAR MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS, VOTE AT MEETINGS, OR BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - THIS CATEGORY CONSISTS OF ANY PERSON OR FIRM ENGAGED IN SELLING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO THE GLASS AND METAL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION INDUSTRY. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHALL HAVE PRIVILEGES IN MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES, BUT SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS, VOTE AT MEETINGS, OR BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. THIS MEMBERSHIP IS PRESENTLY NOT AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION.3. HONORARY MEMBERS - THIS CATEGORY IS AWARDED BY A THREE-QUARTERS VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS RENDERED OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE ASSOCIATION OR TO THE GLASS AND METAL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION INDUSTRY. HONORARY MEMEBERS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE, HOLD OFFICE, OR HAVE ANY OTHER RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP, NOR SHALL THEY BE SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY DUES OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ASSOCIATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | THE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY BY PLURALITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP, WITH EACH MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION IN GOOD STANDING HAVING ONE VOTE FOR EACH VACANCY ON THE BOARD. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | SEE SCHEDULE O, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 - EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | COPY OF FORM 990 E-MAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. ACCOUNTANT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REVIEWED AT NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. FORM 990 SIGNED AND FILED BY PRESIDENT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ANY PERSON SERVING AS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, EMPLOYEE, COMMITTEE OR TASK FORCE MEMBER, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL PERSONS COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. WHEN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVES A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER, THAT PERSON MUST DISCLOSE ALL THE FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT A MEETING WITH THE APPROPRIATE BOARD OR COMMITTEE. SUCH PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON MAY NOT EXERT THEIR PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT BE INVOLVED IN THE DECISION OF WHAT ACTION TO TAKE (E.G. MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN A VOTE) AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN, UNLESS THE VOTE IS BY SECRET BALLOT. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING WILL REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE OF ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER'S INELIGIBILTY TO VOTE AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CAN'T ATTEND THE MEETING, THEN THAT PERSON SHOULD DISCLOSE ALL THE MATERIAL FACTS TO THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING, WHO WILL THEN IN TURN, DISCLOSE ALL THE FACTS AT THE MEETING. WHEN THE CONFLICT OF INTERST INVOLVES A PERSON OTHER THAN A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER, SUCH PERSON SHOULD DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT (OR PRESIDENT IF IT IS THE VICE-PRESIDENT) OF THE ASSOCIATION. SUCH PERSON SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE ASSOCIATION'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OR IF HE OR SHE IS THE ONE WHO HAS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEN TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | THE PART TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ON AN HOURLY FEE BASIS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN RETAINED SINCE 1999. THE CURRENT FEE ARRANGEMENT WAS NEGOTIATED BY THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER IN JUNE 2008 WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. INVOICES ARE SUBMITTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND NOT PAID UNTIL APPROVAL BY EITHER THE TREASURER OR PRESIDENT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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