| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organization has active, retired, and honorary members. Eligible members for active status include all line personnel on a 56 hour work week up to the rank of Batallion Chief. Personnel of 40 hour positions are eligible up to the rank of Chief. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | All officers shall be elected by the members at large. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Amendments to the constitutions and bylaws require two-thirds vote. While changes in dues, assessments, initiation fees, and reinstatement fees require a majority vote at a regular meeting by members in good standings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The treasurer of the organization distributes a PDF copy of the 990 to all board members to review and comment prior to being filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from the discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member lists and acknowledges any known conflicts. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The board may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The board shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. The board may rely upon salary studies, as well as data regarding compensation paid by peer organizations of similar size to determine reasonable compensation. The terms of such compensation and information relied upon shall be reported in writing. An individual who is a member of the board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly from the organization for services, is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The organization will provide in a timely manner governing documents including its conflicts of interest policy, when requested in writing or in person. |
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