Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

“The members of the cleveland metropolitan bar association include regular members, retired members, honorary members, and affiliate members.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The board's minutes and actions are reviewed and approved each month. The executive committee's actions are reported at board meetings.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the chief financial officer and executive director prior to filing. The executive director signs the form.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The association makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Trade association exempt under sec. 501(c)(6) organized for the following purposes: ===================================================================== (a) to uphold high standards of integrity and honor in the legal profession; (b) to encourage and assist lawyers in improving their competence so that they can better serve their clients and the public; (c) to uphold the constitution of the united states and the constitution of ohio; (d) to make legal services available to all in the greater cleveland area who need such services; (e) to aid in educating the public, with reference to law and the administration of justice; (f) to exert the corporation's influence in connection with issues involving the courts and the methods of selecting judges and to facilitate the administration of justice by assisting in the election or appointment of qualified persons to the judiciary; (g) to exert the corporation's influence in connection with issues involving the profession of law and involving it's administration and it's enforcement, the assuring of justice for all persons, and the protection afforded by the constitution of the united states and by the constitution of ohio; and to encourage the corporation's members as individuals to take an active part in the resolution of public issues; (h) to cultivate a spirit of good fellowship among members of the legal profession.”