| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THIS IS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION WITH MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ELECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | RESOLUTIONS TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL THE CONSTITUTION OR BYLAWS MUST BE PRESENTED IN WRITING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE SECTION 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. A TWO-THIRDS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY THE MEMBERSHIP ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETING IS REQUIRED FOR PASSAGE OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS OFF ON THE RETURN, AND IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ARE OBTAINED FROM THE DIRECTORS AND STAFF. PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE HELD. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT AS TO A CONFLICT, DIRECTORS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING DURING BOARD MEETINGS ON ISSUES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SEVERAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS THE SEARCH COMMITTEE, PANEL, AND RESOURCES DURING THE HIRING AND EVALUATION PROCESS. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS ALSO USED AS A REFERENCE OF SURVEY INFORMATION FOR COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE OTHER OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 | UPON REQUEST |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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