West End Fire Co of Brodheadsville

“All members in good standing of the west end fire company of brodheadsville, pa are members of the association, see schedule r for related organization.”

“Officers are elected for a one year term by a majority vote of the membership.”

“The association has 52 voting members. Officers have the same voting rights as other members and are included in that total. Decisions are made by all voting members in attendance at any given business meeting. The officers conduct the business affairs of the association according to the decisions made and voted upon by the majority of association members at business meetings. Approximately 35 voting members normally attend the business meetings.”

“Committees do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. All business decisions of the association must be approved by a majority vote of membership at an association business meeting and be duly recorded in the minutes. Officers and the engineer can approve purchases under $500.”

“The form 990 is provided to the governing body for review before it is filed.”

“The association enforces its conflict of interest policy by presenting business transactions with related parties (officers, trustees, members, family members) to the membership body at their business meetings. The membership body votes on any business transactions with related parties.”

“The association's form 1023 and form 990's are available to the public upon request. Its forms 990 are also available on the internet.”

“The association's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Transfer from fire company 1,928.”

“The association's officers assume responsibility for its reviewed financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. No change in oversight of financial statement or selection of an independent accountant.”