American Italian Heritage Association & Museum

“Active members may elect members at large, regular members of the executive board,and officers of the corporation.”

“Active members may vote at the annual meeting to receive and approve financialstatements as of the close of its most recent complete fiscal year and other suchbusiness as may come before the meeting. Active members may also vote in regularand special meetings on matters.”

“A complete copy of the form 990 and schedules is avialiable in a secureoffice in advance of filing with the irs. The full board of directors is invitedto review the return.”

“At least once a year, the organization distributes a conflict of interest certificationand disclosure form to its officers and directors. The covered persons are required to complete and sign the certification and disclosure form, which is retained in the organizations files. The certification and disclosure forms are reviewed no less than annually by the president and treasurer. Additionally, the organization compiles and maintains a list of potentially conflicted entities and individuals. Proposed transactions are then matched against the list as a means of identifying possible conflicts. The president and board is ultimately responsible for maintaining the list and screening for possible conflicts of interest.”

“If the governing documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, and constitution) andpolicies of the council are subject to the federal public disclosure rules (or statepublic disclosure rules), these documents will be made publicly available asapplicable law may require. Otherwise, the governing documents and policies will beprovided to the public at the discretion of management.”