Michigan Interscholastic Press Association

“Active membership in the association is open to any public, private or parochial junior high, middle school or high school staff member associated with the school's publication or journalism program as an advisor and/or teacher. Associate membership is open to any persons or organizations interested in but not actively teaching and/or advising in a journalism program at the junior high or high school level. Honorary membership is conferred upon persons who have rendered distinguished service in the field of scholastic journalism, upon recommendation of the executive board.”

“The officers of the corporation are elected by ballot of active members at the annual spring conference.”

“The bylaws may be amended only by a majority vote of the active membership who cast ballots.”

“The executive director reviews form 990 before it is filed to ensure all revenues, expenditures, program accomplishments, and the association's governance policies are reported accurately. The board receives a copy of the completed 990.”

“Each director, board and staff officer and member of a committee with board-delegated powers shall complete and sign a conflict of interest policy annual statement at the time of his or her initial election or appointment and annually thereafter. The periodic review shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable and are the result of arm's length bargaining. B. Whether partnership and joint venture arrangements and arrangements with management service organizations conform to written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement or impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“When considering compensation for the executive director (determined by the board of directors), the compensation of other executive directors from similar organizations is used. The board reviews organizations of comparable size and scope.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”