International Window Cleaning Association

“The association has dues paying members. Membership categories include professional members, franchisor members, franchisee members, associate members, corresponding members, and honorary members. Only professional and franchisor members in good standing at the time ballots are mailed may have the privilege of voting. Each professional member shall appoint and certify to the executive director of the association a member representative who shall vote and act for the professional member in all affairs of the association.”

“At-large directors shall be elected by a ballot containing a slate of candidates prepared by the nominating committee and approved by the board of directors. The ballot shall be sent to all eligible professional members at least forty-five days prior to the annual meeting of the association. The president of the association shall appoint a teller who shall tabulate the election results at least twenty days prior to the annual meeting of the association.”

“The bylaws of the association may be amended or altered, in whole or in part by a two-thirds vote of the entire board of directors. All amendments must be submitted to the board 30 days in advance. Whenever, in the judgment of the board of directors, an amendment, or alteration of the bylaws should be submitted to a vote of the membership, the secretary shall notify the membership 30 days prior to the vote on the proposed change.”

“Upon completion of the form 990, it is submitted to the board of directors for review prior to filing with the irs. Changes, if any, are communicated and incorporated into the form 990.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed on an annual basis with the board of directors.”

“The association's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”