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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATED CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES CUSTOMARILY PERFORMED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO RAYBOURN GROUP INTERNATIONAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE TAXPAYER HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: 1. REGULAR MEMBERS: EITHER A CUSTOMIZED LOGISTICS AND DELIVERY MOTOR CARRIER OR A MOTOR CARRIER BROKER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME THE MANNER ACCREDITING REPRESENTATIVES OF A MEMBER FIRM. REGULAR MEMBERS INCLUDE: MOTOR CARRIER: AN ORGANIZATION REGISTERED WITH THE DOT AND STATE AUTHORITY AS AN INTERSTATE OR INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIER WHICH DIRECTLY TRANSPORTS FREIGHT OR PARCELS. FREIGHT FORWARDER: AN ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES LOGISTICS SERVICES AS AN INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN THE SHIPPER AND THE CARRIER, TYPICALLY ON INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. FREIGHT FORWARDERS PROVIDE THE ABILITY TO RESPOND QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY TO CHANGING CUSTOMER AND CONSUMER DEMANDS AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (IMPORT/EXPORT) REQUIREMENTS. FREIGHT BROKER: AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY THAT SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY THAT NEEDS SHIPPING SERVICES AND AN AUTHORIZED MOTOR CARRIER. THOUGH A FREIGHT BROKER PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE MOVEMENT OF CARGO, THE BROKER DOESN'T FUNCTION AS A SHIPPER OR A CARRIER 3PL (THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS): A PROVIDER THAT OFFERS OUTSOURCED LOGISTICS SERVICES (DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSING AND FULFILLMENT), WHICH ENCOMPASS ANYTHING THAT INVOLVES MANAGEMENT OF ONE OR MORE FACETS OF PROCUREMENT AND FULFILLMENT ACTIVITIES. IN BUSINESS, 3PL HAS A BROAD MEANING THAT APPLIES TO ANY SERVICE CONTRACT THAT INVOLVES STORING OR SHIPPING ITEMS. 2. SHIPPER MEMBERS: SHALL BE THOSE BUSINESSES, WHO SUBSCRIBE TO AND SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES AND COMMITMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WHO OWN OR CONTROL THE GOODS BEING SHIPPED. SHIPPER MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE OR HOLD ELECTED OFFICE IN THE ASSOCIATION. 3. AFFILIATE MEMBERS: SHALL BE THOSE BUSINESSES, OTHER THAN THOSE IN THE ABOVE CATEGORIES, WHO SUBSCRIBE TO AND SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES AND COMMITMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WHO PROVIDE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY. AFFILIATE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE OR HOLD ELECTED OFFICE IN THE ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION THE BOARD DEEMS TO BE IN DIRECT COMPETITION WITH THE CLDA AND OR ANY OF ITS REVENUE GENERATING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE MAGAZINE AND ANNUAL CONVENTIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ONLY REGULAR MEMBERS CAN VOTE TO ELECT OR APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | APPROPRIATE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND ENTIRE BOARD REVIEW THE TAX RETURN BEFORE FILING WITH IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | FOR EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE PRESIDENT WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO: (A) TAKE NO ACTION; (B) ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THIS POLICY; (C) ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION; OR (D) ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM THEIR POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION OR, IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO RESIGN, BECOME SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S REMOVAL PROCEDURES. IF THE CONFLICT INVOLVES THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION ON APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT FIRM WILL MONITOR PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSE THEM TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS, WHETHER DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TRANSACTION HAS OCCURRED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | NO COMPENSATION IS PAID TO OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THESE ITEMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION OFFICES UPON REQUEST. THE YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE SHARED WITH MEMBERS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. |
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