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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD AND HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | NMWGGA HAS TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. AN ACTIVE MEMBER SHALT BE A PERSON ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION: 1) OF A COMMERCIAL WINERY LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO HOLDING BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE WINE GROWERS LICENSES AS A WINERY, OR 2) OF A COMMERCIAL VINEYARD OR ORCHARD LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO AND SUPPLYING A MAJORITY OF ITS FRUIT TO COMMERCIAL WINERIES LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO, AS DEFINED ABOVE. EACH WINERY, OR VINEYARD/ORCHARD MAY BE REPRESENTED BY ONLY ONE ACTIVE MEMBER AT A TIME. A VINEYARD OR ORCHARD SUPPLYING FRUIT TO ITS OWN WINERY IS NOT CONSIDERED AS A SEPARATE ENTITY AND, THEREFORE, IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SECOND ACTIVE MEMBER. A WINERY MUST PRODUCE, BY FERMENTATION IN NEW MEXICO FACILITIES, 75% OF ITS WINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. ALLOWANCES MAY BE MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DEVIATE FROM THIS REQUIREMENT. MEMBERS MUST COMPLY WITH AN STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING WINE LICENSING. AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER MAY BE A PERSON NOT OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP WHO IS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE PRINCIPALS FOR WHICH THIS ORGANIZATION STANDS; FOR EXAMPLE, VENDORS, SUPPLIERS, ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS, PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA OUTLETS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, ETC. THEY MAY BE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS UPON APPLICATION, PAYMENT OF DUES, AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EXCEPT FOR THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD AN OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION VOTE TO SELECT THE BOARD ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT IS MAILED TO ALL 9 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, WHO REVIEW AND PROVIDE THEIR APPROVAL BEFORE THE DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST AS AN INTERESTED PERSON. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY DIRECTOR MAY RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF AT ANY TIME FROM INVOLVEMENT IN ANY DECISION OR DISCUSSION IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR BELIEVES HE OR SHE HAS OR MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | AT THE ANNUAL OCTOBER BOARD MEETING, STAFF ARE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AND BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE ANNUAL REPORT AND DISCUSS PERFORMANCE REPORTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OF ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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