Kent State University Alumni Associationinc

“Changes to organizing documents - the association amended its constitution in november of 2018, primarily to update language and provide clarifications throughout the document. The following significant changes were implemented: 1. Changed article iv, section ii by making the non-voting faculty representative board member have a 3-year term maximum, renewed annually. 2. Changed article iv, section iv to provide that a voting member's 9-year term does not have to serve consecutively. 3. Changed article v, section vii to provide that the secretary now serves as the parlimentarian for the board. The association also amended its bylaws in may of 2019 primarily to update language and provide clarifications throughout the document. Article iii was changed to provide that the investment committee is now a subcommittee of the finance/audit/risk committee.”

“Members of the organization - as specified in article iii of the association's constitution and by-laws, the association promotes and serves the interests of: (1) all persons who hold degrees awarded by kent state university ("alumni"); (2) all persons (degreed or non-degreed) who were in good standing as a life member of the association as of november 1, 2018; and (3) all persons granted an honorary alumni association membership by a majority vote of the board with the membership period being established at the time of the board's vote.”

“Power to elect governing body - as defined by the constitution, members of the alumni association's board of directors have the authority to elect, by a majority vote, new members of the board.”

“Review of form 990 - the board of directors of the association has delegated and assigned responsibility to the finance/audit/risk committee to review form 990 prior to filing.”

“Monitoring and enforcement of conflict policy - all interested persons are required to annually sign a statement affirming that they have reviewed, understand, and agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy. The executive committee reviews any disclosures to determine if conflicts exist. The policy also addresses procedures related to policy violations and includes a provision for periodic reviews.”

“Availability of documents - the association's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon written request.”