Railway Systems Suppliers Inc

“Rssi maintains two classes of membership. Active members are eligible to exhibit at rssi exhibitions. Associate members are not eligible to exhibit. All members may vote on the board of directors and serve on committees. Membership is open to business or individuals who engage in manufacturing/selling of service/products which are used in railway signals, controls, communications, and management information systems. It's also open to engineers, consultants, or contractors engaged in design, construction, operation or rail maintenance and members of the rail or rail-transit industry trade media. Dues entitle active members to exhibit at the annual exhibition, all members are eligible to participate in the annual meeting, regulatory/legislative updates, buyers guide links, and newsletters.”

“Any member meeting certain minimum requirements may apply for a seat on the board. A nominating committee of the board will review such applications and recommend a slate of candidates. The slate is submitted to the membership. All members are entitled to vote for all open board positions.”

“An initial draft of form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and presented to management for review. The executive director and fiscal director may propose changes which will be incorporated into a final draft. Prior to filing, the final draft is generally made available to the board or finance committee.”

“The organization maintains a compensation committee compose of a chairman and three other board members. It is responsible for the review of the executive director and executive assistant compensation and making recommedations to the full board. The full board votes to approve or disapprove of the recommendation.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“Documents are not made available to the public.”