Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | To provide a structure under which regional development organizations may work together in cooperation with state and federal government officials in devising and implementing effective policies and programs whose principal objectives are to improve regional economies, strengthen local governments, and improve both the quality of life and the access to economic opportunity for all citizens. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b, Annual Conferences: | Washington Conference (continued) - The event features panel discussions with administration and congressional officials, in-depth briefings from the association's government relations team and opportunities to visit Capitol Hill and network one-on-one with representatives from more than 20 federal agencies. National Regional Transportation Conference- This annual event provides peer-to-peer learning for regional transportation planners, state DOT representatives, and their local and private sector partners. The conference provides training and networking opportunities on a variety of rural and small metropolitan transportation topics. With hands-on workshops, best practice panels, and facilitated networking sessions that feature peer trainers and expert speakers, the conference offers training for organizations and individuals just beginning to work in transportation, as well as those with more experience. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Association has the following classes of membership: General, Sustaining, Platinum, Platinum Plus, Associate and Sustaining Associate Members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Board of Directors is elected by the membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Each General, Sustaining, Platinum and Platinum Plus Member shall have full right to participate in all discussions of the Association and to vote on all matters considered by the Association at special meetings or at the Annual Business Meeting. Each General, Sustaining, Platinum and Platinum Plus Member shall have one vote. Each Associate and Sustaining Associate Member shall have full right to participate in all of the discussions of the Association. Only those Associate and Sustaining Associate members elected in to the Board in accordance with the bylaws are allowed to vote on matters considered by the Association at special meetings or at the Annual Business Meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director in conjuction with the organization's outsourced accounting services provider. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the organization's Executive Committee before it is filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | NADO has a conflict of interest policy for board members and staff. If there is a perceived conflict of interest, the individual must disclose it and remove themselves from decision making process. The Executive Director and the Executive Committee monitor these issues as closely as possible. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | The Executive Committee approves the salary of the Executive Director in accordance with a pay and classification plan undertaken by a compensation consultant. An update to this pay and classification plan was completed in 2015. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available for public inspection (upon request) during normal business hours. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Consultants: Program service expenses 75,155. Management and general expenses 128,701. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 203,856. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | The Executive Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years. |
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