| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The ownership of the Association is by membership units. Each membership has a voting member (currently approximately 405 memberships in good standing) that votes for the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. There are twelve Board members serving three-year terms so generally four are elected each year. The membership directly votes for the chief officers of the Association from among the board members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Each membership has a voting member (currently approximately 405 memberships in good standing) that votes for the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. There are twelve Board members serving three-year terms so generally four are elected each year. The membership directly votes for the chief officers of the Association from among the board members. Members approve the annual budget and vote on specific governing motions at the annual meeting or special membership meetings that are called. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | The Board may put items up to special membership approval. Constitutional changes and large non-emergency capital items are subject to membership vote and approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The immediately prior treasurer of the Association is a chartered accountant in Canada and is familiar with the financial affairs of the organization and reviews the independent accountant's annual financial statements and tax return preparation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Available to Members upon request. Complete financial statements are distributed at the annual meeting to all attending members. |
| Statement Note 1 | Statement regarding Officer Compensation:Form 990 Part VII Column D.Compensation to officers is for meetings conducted in Canada and are exempt payments reported through Forms W-8Ben. |
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