| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The association's membership is comprised of producer members who have the right to vote on policy issues and elect directors and associate (agribusiness) members who do not have the right to vote or elect directors. All members pay annual dues to obtain membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Election of the Board of Directors of the association and approval of the association's policy Resolutions are reserved to the voting membership of the organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Each year the Board of Directors reviews the association's governing Resolutions, making revisions, additions and deletions. The proposed Resolution changes are put to vote by the membership at the association's annual convention. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | A copy of the Form 990 draft is provided via email to the Board of Directors for its review prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | The Board of Directors reviews the association's Conflict of Interest Policy annually and addresses any potential conflicts as they arise during the year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation package for the association's executive director and key employees, if any, at its budget meeting early in the fiscal year. Officer Stipends are also discussed and approved at the budget meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The association's policy resolutions are published annually in its member magazine and posted on its website and are also available upon request. Governing documents, financial statements and other policies are available to the general public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g | An independent contractor was utilized to fulfill the Montana Pulse Committee Executive Director grant requirements. |
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