Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: A) FELLOW, B) MEMBER, C) AFFILIATE, D) SUSTAINING, E) STUDENT, F) HONORARY AND G) ORGANIZATIONAL. ALL MEMBERSHIP CLASSES HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, EXCEPT FOR STUDENT, HONORARY AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS. THE STUDENTS VOTE THROUGH A CAUCUS VIA STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEIR VOTE IS CONFIRMED BY THE STUDENT LIAISON CHAIR, WHO SERVES ON THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | IN THE EVENT THAT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL IS VACANT, THE BOARD HAS THE ABILITY TO APPOINT A REPLACEMENT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE IS NOMINATED AND ELECTED BY EITHER REGULAR OR SPECIAL ELECTION. PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES (EXCEPT FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT) SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | ONLY BYLAW CHANGES REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM MEMBERSHIP IN ADDITION TO THE GOVERNING BODY. WHEN BYLAW CHANGES OCCUR, THEY ARE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP DURING THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING HELD IN THE SPRING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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