Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Augusta

“Individuals desiring membership complete an application. References are checked and applicants are voted upon and receive various degrees”

“At annual meeting officers are elected or appointed to the position”

“All decisions approved by the executive committee are subject to approval of the membership”

“Members have reviewed finacial records and will review form 990 tax return at their next meeting. Governing body reviewed return prior to filing.”

“A written conflict of interest policy is maintained and requires a member not use their elected or appointed office in the organization to influence decisions of the organization that could result in personal gain for either the member, member's business, family or friends. The membermust recuse himself from voting or decision making which could result in a potential conflict of interest which is duly noted by the secretary in the official records. An officer can be removed by either a majority vote of other officers present or the membership upon the filing of a formal complaint of abuse of office or conflict of interest with the secretary.”

“All fees, assessments, salaries, and compensation for the officers or employees of the organization, along with the operational budget, must be approved by a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting. Any changes to salries must first be approved by the executive committee and referred to the general membership for their acceptance or rejection.”

“Section c the governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available to all members and to the public upon request. Copies of form 990 cab be ibtaubed at guidestar.org website.”

“Compensationprocess for officers upon recommendation of the executive committee all compensation of officers or employees must be approved by a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting.”

“Community outreach 5358. 5358.”

“Assessments 11553. 11553.”

“CHARITY WORK 8616. 8616.”