Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | THE ASSOCIATION HAS 5 CLASSES OF MEMBERS. OPERATORS, MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIERS, PILOTS & MECHANICS, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OPERATORS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | VOTING RIGHTS ARE LIMITED TO OPERATOR MEMBERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | WHEN A QUORUM IS PRESENT AT ANY MEETING, THE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS HAVING VOTING POWER IN PERSON OR BY PROXY, ON A QUESTION CAN DECIDE ANY QUESTION BROUGHT BEFORE SUCH MEETING, UNLESS THE QUESTION IS ONE UPON WHICH BY EXPRESS PROVISION OF THE STATUES NOTED IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BY-LAWS INDICATE A DIFFERENT VOTE IS REQUIRED, IN SUCH CASE EXPRESS PROVISION GOVERNS AND CONTROLS THE DECISION OF SUCH QUESTION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE ASSOCIATION HIRES AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE FORM 990. UPON SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT FORM 990, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS THEN APPROVED AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSES AND POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE SIGNED DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND GENERAL COUNSEL AND KEPT BY THE CORPORATE SECRETARY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALWAYS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT, PARTICULARLY AS A CONDITION FOR HIRING OR BEGINNING NEW RELATIONSHIP. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO BE TAKEN UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. POSSIBLE STEPS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: REQUIRING THE INTERESTED EMPLOYEE TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DECISION OR POLICY MAKING IN A PENDING MATTER RELATING TO THE CONFLICTING INTEREST: REQUIRING THE EMPLOYEE TO DIVEST THEMSELF OR HERSELF OF THE CONFLICTING INTEREST: OR, SUFFICIENTLY SERIOUS SITUATIONS, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE ASSOCIATION EXTENSIVELY USES SALARY SURVEYS AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS BY OUTSIDE COMPENSATION PROFESSIONALS TO DETEMINE THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. EACH YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PRESENTED WITH AND ASKED TO GIVE APPROVAL TO ANY PROPOSED AGGREGATE SALARY INCREASE AND IT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE ASSOCIATION KEEPS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON FILE AT THE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING AND MAKES THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE LAW. |
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