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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association
Employer identification number
54-1589715
54-1589715
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Pt VI, Line 4 | DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SPECIAL AGENTS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 228 Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027 BYLAWS OF THE DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SPECIAL AGENTS ASSOCIATION PREAMBLE The following Bylaws shall be subject to, and governed by, the Nonprofit Corporation Act of the District of Columbia and Articles of Incorporation of the Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association (DSSAA). In the event of a direct conflict between the herein contained provisions of these Bylaws and the mandatory provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Act of the District of Columbia, said Nonprofit Corporation Act shall be the prevailing controlling law. In the event of a direct conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of the DSSAA, it shall then be these Bylaws which shall be controlling. ARTICLE I NAME, DURATION, AND LOCATION 1. The legal name of this organization shall be known as The Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association, Incorporated (hereinafter: DSSAA or the Association). The DSSAA is a non-governmental, fraternal, benevolent association incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. The period of duration of the Association shall be perpetual. 2. The principal office of the Corporation shall be located at 2216 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 227, Dunn Loring VA 22027. 3. The DSSAA may have other such offices as the Board of Directors may determine or deem necessary, or as the affairs of DSSAA may find need from time to time, provided that any permanent change of address for the principal office is properly reported as required by law. ARTICLE II PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES 1. DSSAA is non-profit organization, classified as a business league, under Section 501 (c) (6), of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code) with the primary purpose and objective of supporting and furthering the interests and well-being of its membership both at home and abroad. This is achieved through supporting a variety of activities, incidental to or appropriate in, providing personal and professional development, encouraging public interest, and promoting and supporting the best interests of the law enforcement and security efforts of the United States Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). 2. DSSAA may support the Diplomatic Security Foundation (DSF), DS programs and offices (such as OSAC, the Diversity Working Group, Public Affairs, and Recruiting), and other DS endeavors or activities as determined by the Board. 3. DSSAA may provide employees of DS and others with nominal gifts, memorials, or similar limited financial assistance as determined by the DSSAA Board. 4. No substantial part of the activities of DSSAA shall carry out propaganda and DSSAA shall not participate in (including publishing and distributing statements in regards to) any social issue, social campaign, or political campaign for public office. DSSAA may participate in advocacy activities on behalf of its membership and represent its membership to government leadership, yet is not and shall not represent itself as a formal bargaining unit or union. 5. The property and assets of the DSSAA are irrevocably dedicated to and for non-profit purposes only. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of DSSAA shall inure to the benefit or be distributed to its trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that DSSAA shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation to its employees, contractors, and third parties for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the objects set forth above. 6. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, DSSAA shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by an association exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future Federal tax code). ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP 1. Requirements: While subject to official verification by the Board, to qualify for DSSAA membership, an individual must be a current employee or third-party contractor of DS, retired employee of DS, former DS government employee who left in good standing, or U.S. Department of Defense personnel currently or formally assigned to DS [such as Marine Security Guards (MSGs), Liaison Officers (LNOs) or Seabees]. 2. Suspension and Revocation: The DSSAA Board may suspend or revoke any DSSAA membership. To suspend or revoke a membership, the Board must be presented a valid concern over a member's continued association with DSSAA. Two Board members must agree that the matter is a membership concern for the Board to undertake consideration. The Board will notify the member in writing (including electronic communication) of why their membership status is being questioned, and allow the member five (5) calendar days to respond in writing. The Board shall hold a meeting (in-person or virtual) within five (5) calendar days of receiving the member's final response (if extended communications are undertaken) or the expiration of the time provided to the member to respond (if no response is received). The Board may allow the member in question to attend the meeting. To suspend or revoke a DSSAA membership, the vote of the DSSAA Board must include at least a supermajority of votes from the current Board. (For purposes here, a supermajority means a majority plus one vote, in favor of suspending or revoking membership, not a simple majority of the current Board.) For suspensions, the length of suspension shall be stated in the Board's motion. For revocations, the member shall be ineligible to rejoin DSSAA. The Board will notify the member of the Board's decision in writing (including electronic) within three (3) calendar days of voting. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. General Powers: The DSSAA shall be governed by a Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as "Director(s)," "Officer(s)," the "Board,X or "DSSAA Board"). The Board shall have all rights, powers, privileges and limitations of liability of directors of a non-profit corporation organized under the Nonprofit Corporations Act of the District of Columbia. The Board shall establish policies and directives, as necessary, governing business and programs of the DSSAA and, subject to the provisions of these Bylaws, see that the policies and directives are appropriately followed. 2. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications: The Board shall have up to seven (7) members but no less than one (1) Board member. The number of voting officers shall be no greater than seven (7). The Board shall be constituted as follows: - President - Vice President - Recording Secretary - Financial Secretary - Communications Secretary - Active-Duty DS Employees Representative - Retired DS Employees Representative 4. Requirements: DSSAA Board members shall be elected from current members of DSSAA, who reside within the geographical area of the District of Colombia (within 50 miles, measured from the Washington Monument), and consent to their names being submitted as candidates for the respective offices. Candidates shall be elected by majority vote of the DSSAA membership. A candidate wishing to stand for a Board position will specifically indicate their interest in the specific position, or in any position. 5. Board Compensation: The Board shall receive no compensation other than for reasonable expenses. However, nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed to preclude any Board member from serving DSSAA in any other capacity and receiving compensation for services rendered. 6. Term: The term of election shall be three (3) years for Board positions. As of May 1, 2021, no Board member may serve more than two consecutive terms on the Board without at least a one full calendar-year break in service on the Board. If reelected to the DSSAA Board after the specified break in service, the two consecutive three-year terms clock restarts. If any elected Board member will reside and/or be assigned or temporarily detailed outside of the required geographical area for any reason, for more than six consecutive months, they must resign their position on the Board. 7. Vacancies: A vacancy on the Board may exist upon the death, written resignation to the rest of the Board, or removal of any Board member. 7a) When a Board vacancy occurs, other than President or Vice President, any individual who is a current DSSAA member in good standing with DS and DSSAA, and meets the position requirements, may be proposed as a successor. An affirmative majority vote of the Board will confirm or negate this nomination and assumption of office to fill the Board vacancy. 7b) If a vacancy in the position of President or Vice President occurs, an election will be held within 30 calendar days to fill the position. All successors or the newly-elected President or Vice-President will serve the remainder of the position's term in office, not a new three |
| Pt VI, Line 3 | The Organization does not have committees. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | The Organization provides a form that needs to be completed yearly that addresses the conflict of interest policy. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | The 990 is reviewed by the accountant, President and the Treasurer. |
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021
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