Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc

“Rila has three classes of membership: retail, product manufacturer and associate. Only the retail members are entitled to vote on the election of members to the board of directors.”

“Rila has three classes of membership: retail, product manufacturer and associate. Only the retail members are entitled to vote on the election of members to the board of directors.”

“Except as set forth in the next sentence, each retail member and product manufacturer member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Product manufacturer member shall not be eligible to vote on (i) the election of members to the board of directors, or (ii) any amendment to the certificate of incorporation.”

“The treasurer reviews the draft form 990 before it is filed with the irs. All board members receive a copy of the form 990 once it is filed.”

“Conflict of interest certifications are completed before new directors join the board and annually for all officers, directors and key employees. The policy provides for enforcement if needed.”

“15a. Executive committee of the board of directors gives the president an annual review and determines any compensation increases. This review is in a written format and includes goals and objectives. 15b. In order to attract and retain a highly qualified and competent workforce, rila has instituted a compensation and performance management program to pay employees in a fair and equitable manner based upon demonstrated job performance and in accordance with its equal employment opportunity policy. Performance appraisals and compensation reviews are two separate processes. Performance reviews do not always require compensation action. The performance of an employee is evaluated continuously by his/her manager. Compensation increases at rila are based on an employee's performance, position and level of current pay. Employees who receive below average performance reviews are ineligible for compensation increases. Rila's compensation practices are based on the company's wage and salary guidelines”

“Rila makes its governing documents available to the public through the secretary of state of new york and its financial documents available through the public disclosure of the 990 for the same period of disclosure set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Other professional fees 3,184,429.”

“The process for overseeing the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant that audited the financial statements has been consistent with prior years.”