Ohio County & Independent Agricultural Societies

“Some board members are related family members. All officers, directors, trustees and key employees answer a questionaire annually to assist the governing board in disclosing such relationships, as well as disclosing other items as required by the conflict of interest policy maintained by the organization.”

“All mahoning county residents who have reached the age of 18 may be members by paying the annual dues (currently 50 cents).”

“All members have one vote to elect members of the governing body at the annual meeting.”

“The bylaws may be amended by a majority of the members.”

“The organization maintains a policy for the annual review of form 990. The policy was based on the internal revenue guidelines presented in the instructions for form 990.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is maintained on site. All officers, directors, trustees and key employees answer a questionaire annually to disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts and enable the governing board to monitor and enforce compliance with the policy.”

“The personnel committee determines the compensation for the key employees.”

“Directors do not receive compensation. The grounds chairman normally receives $3,000 per year and the secretary/treasurer normally receives $100 per month, as approved by the board, but no compensation was paid to these two individuals in this fiscal year.”

“The organization adopted a public records policy in accordance with the sunshine laws.”

“Part ix, line 24e - all other expensesthe breakdown of other county fair expenses can be found on the overflow statement.”

“Form 990 schedule r: the primary purpose of the canfield fair foundation is to support, benefit and carry out the charitable, educational, scientific and religious purposes of the mahoning county agricultural societys annual canfield fair. Form 990 schedule r: the primary purpose of the western reserve village foundation is to restore and preserve the western reserve village located on the canfield fairgrounds.”