Bucks County Bar Association

“The organization has two levels of membership - members and associate members. Members vote on the board and the annual budget. Associate members do not have voting rights.”

“Officers are elected by the members on an annual basis. Associate members do not get to vote.”

“Certain decisions from time to time may require approval from the membership. If such a decision needed to be approved only members are allowed to vote. Associate members do not get a vote.”

“The draft copy of the 990 was presented to the executive board for review via email. The board can respond with questions which are directed to the accountant. Once all questions/concerns have been addressed, the 990 is presented to the president and treasurer for signature.”

“Under the organization's conflict of interest policy, all directors, officers and employees earning more than 50,000 are expected to hold the interests of the association paramount and to complete an annual questionnaire acknowledging that (1) he or she is in compliance with the policy and (2) disclosing any possible personal, familial or business relationship that could give rise to a conflict of interest under the policy. Each covered person is also required to disclose potential conflicts as they might arise during the year. The executive director is charged with ensuring that all covered persons complete these annual questionnaires. The executive director is also responsible for reviewing the questionnaires and identifying potential conflicts for discussion by the board. The board is responsible for approval/disapproval of transactions covered by the policy. There are currently no officers or directors who are compensated.”

“The personnel committee, which is comprised of the executive board, plus a few other independent members,conducts a performance review of the executive director on an annual basis, when it is creating the budget for the following year. It reviews its evaluation with the executive director and then presents its recommendations for any compensation changes to the board of directors for its approval”

“The executive director is the only key employee. See 15a for the process for the executive director. The board officers do not receive any compensation.”

“The organization will make its governing documents and policies and financial statements available to the public at its office upon request from the public.”

“Change in cash surrender value life insurance -2,460”