| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is a trade association representing U.S. and Canadian producers and suppliers in the concrete masonry and hardscape industry, as well as contractors of interlocking concrete pavement and segmental retaining walls. CMHA is the authority for segmental concrete products and systems, which are the best value and preferred choice for resilient pavement, structures, and living spaces. CMHA is dedicated to the advancement of these building systems through research, promotion, education, and the development of manufacturing guides, design codes and resources, testing standards, and construction practices. |
| Part V, Lines 2a & b, Part VII, Part IX Compensation & Benefits Reporting: | The Association has a professional employer organization (PEO) arrangement with TriNet Group, Inc. (TriNet). TriNet is the employer of record for tax, benefits, and insurance purposes for employees and files all required federal employment tax returns. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a | The Executive Committee is comprised of the Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, Immediate Past Chair and the chairs of the Masonry Committee and the Hardscapes Committee. The Executive Committee may act upon matters that arise between Board of Directors meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The organization is a trade association with dues paying members. All companies that support advancing the use of manufactured concrete product systems and CMHA industry best practices and qualify in one or more of the membership categories are qualified to apply for membership in CMHA. Voting membership categories include Producer, Associate, Contractor, Dealer, and Professional. Non-voting membership categories include: International Producer, Contractor Affiliate, Dealer Affiliate, Professional Affiliate, and Honorary Member. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Voting members nominate and vote, through their member representative, the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Voting membership privileges include the right to vote on amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and/or vote in the event of a merger, consolidation, dissolution or sale of substantial assets of the Association; the right to serve as an officer, on the Board of Directors, and as a committee Chair or Vice Chair; and the right to, through their member representative, nominate and vote for members of the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | Form 990 is provided to the Chief Staff Officer who disseminates to the Board of Directors for review. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Conflict of interest policy is monitored on a regular basis at board meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Compensation Committee is composed of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past Chair. The Compensation Committee has primary responsibility in setting performance objectives and standards, measuring results, and determining the compensation for the chief staff officer and compensation for staff as proposed by the chief staff officer. The committee shall consult and report objectives and performance appraisal results with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Documents, policies, and financial statements may be made available upon request to the Concrete Masonry and Hardscape Association office. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | The Association's Financial Review and Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit and the selection of the independent accountant. |
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