Port Washington Protection Fire Engine Company Number One

“All volunteers that join the organization are considered to be members. Members in good standing, who have the right to elect members of the governing body, must meet minimum requirements. These requirements include responding to a minimum number of calls each year, meeting duty tour requirements, and maintaining the mandatory level of training.”

“Members of the organization may vote to elect one or more members of the governing board if such a person is in good standing. To be in good standing, such member must meet minimum requirements.”

“As a membership organization there are times that the board will defer decisions to the general membership. However these decisions generally do not involve the normal operations of the organization, rather the board will defer decisions to the membership that involve membership, and other various activities of the organization.”

“A meeting is held where members of the board will review the return with the cpa firm that prepared the return. This process includes comparing all financial amounts per the return to the amounts being reported in the reviewed financial statements. Once the board is satisfied that the return is complete and accurate they will approve the return to be filed. This approval process is documented in the minutes.”

“The organization utilizes a competitive bidding process in order to minimize any potential conflicts of interest, as well as to obtain the best value for the organization.”

“All public documents including, but not limited to the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request at the organization's address of operations.”

“Membership recognition: program service expenses 9,169. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,169. Janitorial services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,028. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,028. Sick and memorial: program service expenses 4,611. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,611. Uniforms and badges: program service expenses 202. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 202.”