National Propane Gas Association

“Npga is an incorporated 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association. Npga's membership is comprised of any individual, firm or corporation that is engaged in the lp-gas industry. Affiliated local, state or regional propane associations can also be members. Active members appoint an accredited representative who is authorized to cast votes for such active member in association matters. Directors on the board of directors are elected by the accredited representative from each active member. Property rights and interest of active members in the property of npga shall be in proportion to dues paid by them respectively to the association and shall cease upon their expulsion or withdrawal from the association.”

“Various industry sections members elect multiple directors to the board of directors as prescribed in npga's constitution. The chairman of the board can appoint up to 25 directors-at-large.”

“The annual meeting of npga is held for the purpose of electing officers, approving the activities of the staff, offices and committees on behalf of the association during the past year and to ratify any amendments to npga's constitution proposed by the executive committee or by the board of directors during the past year.”

“Upon receiving a draft copy of the form 990 from the tax preparers, the cfo reviews the form 990 for any omissions or necessary updates as well as tying out the financial information back to the audited financial statements. Next, npga's audit committee, a standing committee of the board of directors, reviews the draft copy of the form 990 during a conference call meeting prior to the actual filing with the irs. Before filing, the board of directors is emailed a secured link to the form 990 that is posted on npga's website along with a password to access the final form 990. At the next board of directors meeting, the audit committee will report on its review of the form 990.”

“Npga's conflict of interest policy is included in the front section of the executive committee and board of director packages along with the antitrust policy and the whistle-blower policy. The chairman makes a reminder of these policies to the board of directors in his opening remarks.”

“The ceo's compensation as well as other officer and key employees' compensation is reviewed annually by the personnel subcommittee of the executive committee. The personnel subcommittee uses salary benchmarks from publications such as the asae compensation guide to assess the appropriate level of compensation for each of these positions and the decisions are documented.”

“Npga's governing documents such as the constitution, and rules & procedures are printed in npga's membership directory. Other policies such as the conflict of interest policy, the antitrust policy and the whistle-blower policy are included in the front section of the executive committee and board of director packages. All of the above referenced governing documents and policies are available upon request. Npga's financial statements are published each year in npga's annual report which is posted on npga's website. Financial statement information is also available through npga's annual 990 return of organization exempt from income tax form filings. Copies of both the annual report and 990 return tax filings are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d).”

“Deferred rent adjustment 37,391.”

“The process for overseeing the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant that audited the financial statements has been consistent with prior years.”