International Policy Governance Association

“Ipga paid $36,750 to treeline associates, inc. For management services. Treeline associates, inc. Compensates michael palmer, the managing director. Total compensation paid to michael palmer by treeline associates, inc. Is not determined.”

“Membership is open to all individuals who support the purposes of the organization and complete the application process for membership. Membership categories and dues are determined by the board of directors.”

“The board of directors is elected by the members.”

“With the exception of article 4.2, the board of directors must receive a signed petition from 25% of the membership in order to approve changes to the bylaws. The board, on receipt of such petition shall either accept such amendment or shall organize a ballot on the proposed amendment. The amendment shall be approved if 70% of the individual members of the association support it.”

“The board of directors engages an independent certified public accounting firm to prepare the form 990. Form 990 is reviewed by the managing director and by the volunteer ceo before it is distributed to the board of directors for review and comment.”

“Prior to election to the ipga board, a prospective board member shall be informed of the policy and complete the conflict of interest declaration. Board members will annually disclose their involvements within the organization, with other organizations, with providers, or any associations which might be or might reasonably be seen as being a conflict.”

“The organization is managed by an association management company that employs the managing director. The management company was selected by independent board officers through a competitive bidding process.”

“Requests for access to documents, which by law are open to public access, may be made by application to the organization.”