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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary and the public they serve. The FBA is guided by a strategic framework, adopted in September 2023, that articulates objectives that are consistent with the FBA's commitment to serving as a nonpartisan catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as between the private and public sectors. The strategic framework focuses on 5 areas of focus: membership development and retention; chapter support and development; section and division growth and sustainability; compelling and impactful communications; and impactful advocacy for the federal judicial system and the rule of law. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Federal Bar Association is a membership organization. The Association has a National Council that represents the membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Per the FBA Constitution and bylaws, each member, except law student and foreign associates, in good standing is eligible to vote for the President-Elect, Treasurer, and three director seats. The election is conducted electronically each year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Constitutional changes are approved by the National Council and submitted to membership for final approval. Bylaw changes are approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | An independent, outside CPA firm prepares the Form 990. The 990 was reviewed by management and reviewed by the Board of Directors electronically. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | An annual conflict of interest questionnaire is completed by members of the board. If a conflict arises during the year, members of the board inform management. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a | The Board President, President-Elect, and Treasurer conduct the review of the CEO's performance and determine discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The officers seek input from the Board of Directors as a whole. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Association's governing documents and financial statements are available at its headquarters. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | The Association's Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with prior years. |
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