| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a | The organization has an Executive Committee which consists of the Chairman, Chairman Elect, Vice Chairman and Two Immediate Past-Chairman. The association President serves as an advisor to this committee. The Executive Committee meets between regular board meetings as necessary. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 | John Marchell and Reggie Soholt - Business Relationship Chris Jundt and Dennis Pederson - Business Relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | Article IX: Simplify the resolutions process: -Combined two previous types of resolutions with separate submission requirements into one -Expanded the submission deadline from 15 days prior to the annual meeting to 30 days -Allow resolutions not approved by the resolutions and bylaws committee to be proposed on the floor of the annual meeting, but require notice at least 24 hours prior to the annual meeting and a consent vote by the delegates present before being considered -Eliminated a previously allowed exception for less than 24 hours notice Article XII: Added language addressing potential mergers or dissolutions of the association that would require unanimous board approval before being submitted to the annual meeting for consideration. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | General/Active Membership (Voting) Associate Membership (Non-Voting) |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | General Membership elects the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Organizational documents need membership approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The tax return is reviewed by the board at the earliest board meeting following the final preparation of the return which is done prior to filing the form with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | All board meetings include a detailed discussion of all financial statements; the Board meets at least 6 times per year. There is adequate segregation of duties based upon the size of the office staff, and the Board Chairman is in frequent contact with the association's President between board meetings on all significant issues. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | Budget Committee reviews and proposes an annual budget including compensation and benefits for all paid staff, and the Board of Directors votes for acceptance or modification as it sees fit prior to final approval by the Board. Determination of compensation is documented in the personnel file. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Upon Request |
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