Westchester County Association Inc

“Individuals, firms, corporations, municipalities, institutions or associations subscribing to the purposes of the association as herein before stated, upon presentation of a signed application, in a form prescribed by the board of directors, may be elected to membership in the association on approval of such application by the president, and ratification or rejection by the board of directors at its next regular meeting.”

“Membership in the association shall be divided into the following classifications: 1. Individual memberships: individuals may be granted membership when approved by the board of directors upon payment of annual dues and shall be entitled to one vote at all meetings of the association. (an individual employing one, but no more than one, person is entitled to one individual membership.) 2. Firm or corporation memberships: a firm or corporation having 2 or more employees may be granted membership when approved by the board of directors upon payment of annual dues. Such firm or corporation shall be entitled to appoint one representative who shall be entitled to one vote at all meetings of the association; and to appoint additional representatives, without voting power, as may be authorized by the board of directors. 3. Institution or association memberships: an institution or association organized not-for-profit may be granted membership when approved by the board of directors upon payment of annual dues and shall be entitled to one vote at all meetings of the association, including its annual meeting. At the annual membership meeting of wca all vacancies in the board of directors shall be filled by a majority vote of the members present.”

“The association's by-laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the association upon affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting, providing that a copy of the proposed amendment shall have been mailed with the notice of the meeting to each member of the association at least ten days prior to the date of said meeting. Amendments to the by-laws may be proposed by the board of directors or by any twenty-five (25) members of the association.”

“Westchester county association, inc. Has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by the association's senior management and is ready to be filed with the internal revenue service, it is electronically sent to the board for approval. Once the board has approved the return it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Board members disclose in writing to the executive committee if they, or any member of their immediate families, or any organization with which they are affiliated, presently transact business with the westchester county association organization or might reasonably be expected to do so in the future. Board members with such relationships are not eligible to vote on matters directly pertaining to the business to be transacted with the identified person or organization or on issues that may result in any benefit inuring to the benefit of the identified person or organization. The board members are required to annually sign the conflict of interest statement at the first board of directors meeting of the year.”

“The executive committee of the westchester county association appoints a compensation committee to review the ceo's and president's compensation. The compensation committee is comprised of the chairman, the immediate past chairman, the treasurer and (1) one board member. They determine the compensation package after a review of compensation paid by other similar organizations in the region and have a contract created. The proposed compensation package is reviewed and voted on by the full executive committee and documented in the committee's minutes. Upon approval, it is presented to the president of the organization. At this time the association does not have any other officers or key employees.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 1133 westchester avenue, suite s-217, white plains, ny 10604...or by calling the organization directly at (914)948-6444.”

“Event planning: program service expenses 217,916. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 217,916. Pr marketing: program service expenses 136,131. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,131. Workforce development: program service expenses 154,658. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 154,658. Project development: program service expenses 37,385. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 37,385. Strategic consulting: program service expenses 34,850. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34,850. Other consulting: program service expenses 18,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,350. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,985. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,985. Design fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 9,525. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,525.”

“ROUNDING -2.”

“Oversight process has not changed from the previous year. The association has a finance committee that consists of wca members, wca staff and the wca treasurer. The committee meets quarterly to review the internal books and records. The committee selects the audit firm on an annual basis.”