Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

“Form 990, part vi, line 7a if for any elective office there are more candidates then the number to be elected, the entire list of those nominated for such office shall be printed in alphabetical order, on a ballot, and at least twenty days before the annual meeting, the executive director shall mail a ballot to all members of the corporation, whereupon the members, after indicating their votes thereon, shall mail or deliver the ballots to the place designated thereon. At or before the annual meeting, the president shall, with the advice and approval of the executive committee, appoint either five tellers or a certified public accounting firm whose duty it shall be to count the ballots and to annouce the results thereof at the meeting.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 6 the members of the cleveland metropolitan bar association include regular members, retired members, honorary members, and affiliate members.”

“Form 990, part vi, item 7a and 7b the code of regulations may be amended by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting at a meeting. If the board of trustees elects to address such matter at a meeting or by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting by mail. If the board of trustees elects to address such matter through the use of a mail ballot; provided however, that in either event the text of any such proposed amendment shall be sent to the membership at least thirty days preceding the date of the proposed vote on such amendment.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 8b the board's minutes and actions are reviewed and approved each month. The executive committee's actions are reported at board meetings.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b the form 990 is reviewed by the chief financial officer and executive director prior to filing. The executive director signs the form.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c board members are required to sign a form annually disclosing any interests which might give rise to conflicts. Staff and the governance & nominating committee review all forms annually. The governance & nominating committee provides an annual overview of the conflicts policy for the board and promotes a culture of open discussion/candor among the board members about the potential for conflicts and what to do if there is a conflict.”

“From 990, part vi, line 15a the board's compensation committee determines the executive director's compensation on an annual basis and it is approved by the executive committee and board.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 19 the association makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, question 2, tom mlakar, trustee, is married to ginger mlakar, ex-officio trustee.”