Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | The LSPA's Mission is to (1) Help members achieve and maintain a standard of practice commensurate with their level of responsibility in overseeing the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste disposal sites (2) Serve as the voice of the membership in communicating with MassDEP and the LSP Board of Registration (3) Act as the responsible advocate for our membership with respect to regulations, policies, and practices that affect the LSP profession (4) Serve as an educational, informational and communications resource for members and the general public (5) Provide members with a forum for timely topics and professional issues; education programs; and technical and professional information. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The association, with 775 members, has two levels of membership- full and associate. The associate category includes discounted membership for non-profit or government employees, students, job-seekers, and emeritus members. All member benefits include continuing education and training courses, monthly membership meetings, access to technical and other information on the members-only portion of the LSPA website, opportunities to provide input to policy and legislation, professional development, and networking. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | All LSPA members are eligible to vote to elect candidates to the LSPA Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Approval of any amendments to the Bylaws are determined by a vote from the membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The treasurer and executive director review the Form 990 and inform all 9 members of the LSPA Board that they have done so, and that the form is available for their review. The treasurer (or president) then signs the form. A copy of the filed Form 990 is kept by the executive director and is posted on the members-only section of the LSPA website. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The Board of Directors compared the compensation of similar positions in other comparable organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The organization makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization's tax return and financial statements are also available on GUIDESTAR.COM. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g | Other consultants include Communications Manager, Event Managers & Payroll Services. |
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