Chilean Avocado Importers Assoc

“There are two (2) classes of members of the association who are (a) united states importers of chilean hass avocados subject to and paying assessments under the hapri, and (b) chilean exporters of hass avocados and the president of the comite de palta hass de chile (chilean avocado committee). Pursuant to section 1205 (h) (9) (b) of the act, and upon implementation of "importer associations and assessment computation procedures by usda's agricultural marketing service (ams), all importers of hass avocados from chile are members of the association, provided that such importers have the opportunity to opt out of such membership by notifying the association and the hass avocado board in writing. The term importer shall carries the same meaning as provided in 1219.14 of the order as it pertains to hass avocados from chile. The board of directors is elected by the members, both importers and exporters are represented by the board.”

“On matters directly affecting the interests of the members of the association, each member shall be entitled to one vote. If any member is an organization, it shall be entitled to one vote exercised through one of its representatives.”

“There is no such committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is presented to the treasurer for review and signature prior to filing. The form 990 is also available for other board members as requested for review.”

“All contracts are reviewed and approved by the board of directors and under the oversight of the usda and their promotion and research program.”

“Chilean avocado importers assoc. Makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public.”

“Each year the organization's financial statements are audited by an outside, independent accounting firm as part of their promotion and research program under the overnight of the usda. This process remains unchanged from previous years.”