Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) is the voice of the U.S. marine terminal operator (MTO) and stevedoring industry in Washington, DC. NAWE promotes marine cargo efficiency, security and health, a clean environment, international trade and economic growth through advocacy, education, and industry cooperation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | Any individual, firm, or corporation engaged in waterfront employment, any port authority or other public or quasi-public entity with activities on the waterfront, any entity engaged in a business related to the operation, lease, sale or maintenance of maritime or intermodal equipment, or any association that includes such entities, shall be eligible for membership as long as it has a place of business in the United States, its territories, and possessions. Associate non-voting membership is also available to other individuals and entities upon such terms and conditions that Board of Directors may determine. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Members have voting rights. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote in person or by written proxy, at all elections and upon all motions before meetings of the Association, or by writing on any matter on a ballot authorized by the Board of Directors to be by mail or email. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b | There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | Form 990 is reviewed, in detail, with management and the accountant prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The managing full time employee and the financial team are jointly responsible to raise a concern that there may be a conflict of interest in a given situation through the senior employee to the respective Board of Directors. Armed with the circumstances surrounding the examined interest the Board of Directors will determine whether the organization or person may proceed on a course of action. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Board of Directors reviews and approves compensation for each employee on an annual basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | NAWE will provide copies of governing documents and financial statements upon written request and payment of a reasonable copying charge by NAWE. |
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