Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute Inc

“The organization has both voting and non-voting members.”

“Each voting member is permitted to appoint a director and an alternate director to serve on the organization's board of directors.”

“The 990 is reviewed in detail by the president & ceo, secretary, treasurer, and executive director. The final draft of the 990 is provided to the finance and audit committees prior to filing.”

“Officers, members of the board of governors, key employees, and all staff members are required to submit a written conflict of interest statement no less than annually. The duty to disclose conflicts of interest is on-going and may require more frequent disclosure throughout the year depending on individual circumstances. Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is monitored by the human resources department.”

“The organization's president & ceo, secretary, and asst. Treasurer are compensated by a related organization. The president & ceo and chairman meet in an executive session to review the salary of the executive director annually. Compensation analysis and survey data obtained from an outside compensation consultant is provided and is used to determine the appropriate level of compensation consistent with the market. Written records of decisions are maintained.”

“The organization's form 1024 application for recognition of exemption (including attachments and documents filed or received by the organization in connection therewith) and the organization's form 990 annual information return (including schedules) for the previous three years are available for inspection upon request by the public either in person at the organization's business premises in newtown, ct during normal business hours or upon written request. Requests for copies of the organization's form 1024 (including attachments) and form 990 are accepted upon prior payment of reasonable copying fees and, if applicable, actual mailing costs. If such request is made in person, copies will be provided immediately and, if made in writing, shall be provided within 30 days after payment clears. The organization does not make available for public inspection the names and addresses of any of its contributors or schedules or forms not otherwise required to be disclosed. Furthermore, the organization does not make available to the general public internal corporate documents, such as bylaws, minutes, financials, handbooks, or policies and procedures, any proprietary and confidential information such as trade secrets or pertaining to the organization's business, or any other information that would adversely affect the organization's interests if disclosed, unless such documents or information is required to be made publicly available by federal or state law.”