Global Market Development Center

“The members of the organization elect the board of directors at each annual meeting.”

“All changes to the by-laws are approved at the annual meeting by the members of the organization.”

“Management of the organization provides a thorough review of the form 990 prior to filing. The governing body does not review the form 990 prior to filing. A copy of the form 990 is available to the governing body after filing.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, d. Understands the organization is tax-exempt and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The process includes the following elements: (1) review and approval by the executive committee of the board of directors of gmdc; (2) use of data as to comparable compensation; and (3) contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“The association discontinued operations after december 31, 2021 and began the process of winding up operations and liquidating the association”

“Primary exempt purposeglobal market development center is a trade association representing retailers, wholesalers, suppliers & manufacturers of general merchandise and health, beauty, and wellness non-food products. The association annually sponsors two marketing conferences for retailers/wholesalers and suppliers/manufacturers of non-food products. It also provides various member services for the retailer/wholesaler and supplier/manufacturer members.”