Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce the Riverview Building

“The chamber is comprised of dues paying members.”

“The members elect the board of directors.”

“The form 990 will be completed annually and copies will be provided to the entire governing board as well as the president/ceo of the organization. At that time the president/ceo will review the form 990 with the executive committee and fiscal officer. Any necessary changes will then be updated on the form. Once all necessary changes are made and the president/ceo is in agreement with the executive committee and fiscal officer on the finished form 990, it will be signed by the president/ceo, dated and submitted by the filing deadline. A copy of the approved form 990 will be provided to all of the officers, directors and trustees before the return is filed.”

“The chamber board of directors must fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire annually and disclose any interests that could have a potential conflict.”

“The form 990 and form 990-t are available upon request. The form 990 is available for public inspection at www.guidestar.org.”

“All financial information, governing documents, and all policies of the chamber of commerce are available upon request.”

“The asset named "restricted" (general ledger account number 19000) was improperly recorded as a balance sheet item of marietta area chamber of commerce in 2007. The asset was used to establish a donor-advised fund at marietta community foundation, inc. In 2007. It is not owned or controlled by marietta area chamber of commerce as evidenced by the fund agreement signed on august 8th, 2007 and amended july 14th, 2008. A prior period adjustment has been recorded as of december 31, 2017 to correct this reporting error. Form 990, page 11, line 15 decreased by $150,000. Form 990, page 12, line 9 reflects the adjustment of $150,000.”