Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | Article I Updates to use of trademarks in conjunction with programs to more accurately describe sponsor/Guild relationships in sponsored national programsArticle III Increasing the Boards authority to suspend membership privileges during expulsion proceedingsArticle IV Including formal recognition of Regional Councils in Bylaws Including language to give rights and responsibilities to chapter board members rather than just officersArticle V Changing national Officers to be appointed by the Board rather than electedo Note: Board members are still elected by members Updating language for Officer positions to be consistent with appointment by Board of DirectorsArticle VI Establishing rotating Terms of Office for elected Board Members resulting in 1/3rd of the Board being elected each year Establishes new minimum qualifications for DirectorsArticle VII Reorganizes the National Council of Chapters into a 15-person advisory board elected by chapter directors and officers Establishes Chairperson (and Vice-Chairperson) of the National Council of Chapters who represent the National Council of Chapters in communications with the Board of DirectorsArticle VIII Clarification on Power of Committees to accommodate newly created Executive Committee Changes to the Nominating Committee to become a standing committee of the Board of DirectorsArticle IX Updates to Indemnification language as recommended by legal counselArticle X Clarifying Amendment process based on reorganized National Council of Chapters |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | The entity is organized as a non profit corporation with members. All members in good standing may vote in the election of the Corporation's elected Officers, and each member is entitled to one (1) vote. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members select officers via voting process. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | The bylaws and the articles of incorporation may be amended by a majority vote of all directors then in office. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | A draft of form 990 is forwarded to the executive director for review and approval. Once approved, the return is distributed to the board and finalized for signature and filed with the appropriate IRS office. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Policy is reviewed annually at the Board of Directors meeting. Each board member must complete a conflict of interest statement annually. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Additional governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon written request. |
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