California Tow Truck Association

“The association has three classes of membership: direct voting, representative voting, and non-voting.direct voting members are the directors that serve on the board of directors. Each director represents a chapter of the association and is entitled to vote on business matters including additions or amendments to the bylaws, elections of officers, and other general business of the association. Representative voting members consist of individuals who are members of the chapters of the association. Representative voting members are entitled to vote for their chapter's elected representative or representatives to serve on the board of directors. Non-voting members consist of associate, allied, affiliated, honorary and auxiliary members, which have only the rights provided by the board of directors, but are not entitled to vote, directly or indirectly, for any office or position in the association and shall not be allowed to participate in any meeting, activity, or event of the association without the approval of the board of directors.”

“The executive director reviews the form 990 for accuracy with the board of directors prior to filing with the irs. Subsequent to filing the form 990 with the irs, the board of directors may further review the form 990, which is available upon request, or available at the next board of directors meeting.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, and management employees who can influence the actions of the organization. At least annually, officers and board members must disclose in writing any relationships or interests that could give rise to a conflict. Should a conflict of interest exist, such matter is reviewed and deliberated by the governing board.”

“The executive committee reviews and approves compensation for the executive director. Compensation is based on salary experts' opinions and the american society of association executives (asae) "association compensation and benefits study" published salaries.”

“Upon request, the organization makes its governing documents, financial information, and conflict of interest policy available to the public.”