Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | The organization has three classes of members: Regular, Associate and Affiliate. All three classes have full voting rights and approve board eletions annually |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Board elections are ratified by members assembled in the annual general session |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Members approve board elections annually |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The board of directors reviews and approves the Form 990 before it is given to the executive director for signature and filing |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The organization's executive committee members are required to review and sign a conflict of interest policy every year. Board members are required to review and sign the policy at the start of each three year term. The board members are responsible for coming forward if a conflict arises during the three year term. The executive director monitors and takes action if any conflict arises. If there is a conflict, the board of directors are notified and the individual either must absolve the conflict or resign |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | Once a year, the organization's executive committee determines what the compensation for the executive director position will be based on salaries for similar qualified persons in comparable positions at similiar situated trade associations. The board approves the final compensation amount as part of the annual operating budget. This process was last used on April 24, 2015. Line 15B is answered no since the organization does not have any other officers who receive compensation and there are no other key employees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The organization's governing documents are published in the membership directory and are made available upon request. The organization's conflict of interest policy is also made availabe upon request. The financial statements are published in the organization's annual report, which is distributed to members and non-members in the organization's magazine. |
| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v2.0 |