Nashville in Harmony

“Chorus members pay non-refundable dues in an amount and at times set up by the Board of Directors, except that the Board of Directors shall have the power to establish reasonable written policies to permit waivers.”

“The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate and interview all nominees for all elected positions. Nominations may come from either the Nominating Committee or Chorus Members. Once all interviews have been conducted, the Nominating Committee prepares a slate consisting of its nominees and any additional nominees presented by Chorus Members. Nominees are elected based on a majority vote by the members (present at this rehearsal). If no candidate receives a majority, candidates are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the members present at the election rehearsal.”

“Copies of the annual 990 return are distributed to the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

“Periodic reviews are undertaken to insure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status. Each director, principal officer and members of all committees with governing board-delegated powers shall periodically sign a statement, which affirms such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, 2. Has read and understands the policy, 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and 4. Understands that Nashville in Harmony is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“Copies of governing documents, financial statements, and other policies are available to the public upon request.”

“Accompanist: Program service expenses 10005. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10005. Artistic directors: Program service expenses 38100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38100.”