Michigan Optometric Association Inc

“The organization has the following classes: active members, federal services members, special class members, optometric educator members, honorary members, life members, partial practice members, student members and associate members”

“Except student members, each member present at a membership meeting shall have one (1) vote on each matter submitted to vote by the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Student members of the association present at annual and special meetings shall have one (1) collective vote. Members elect the trustees who govern the association.”

“The completed form 990 will be provided to the finance committee of the board of directors sufficiently in advance of the filing deadline to enable a detailed and conscientious review by all members of the committee. All questions and concerns of the finance committee members will be addressed by the certified public accountant and incorporated into the form 990 as appropriate. All members of the board of directors will be invited to review the completed form 990 in advance of the filing deadline via electronic transfer. All questions and concerns of the members of the board of directors will be addressed by the certified public accountant and incorporated into the form 990 as appropriate. After all input from the board of directors and the finance committee has been appropriately addressed, the executive director will file the final form 990 as required.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at each organization's board meeting. All directors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and to notify the board of any conflicts that may arise throughout the year.”

“The independent board members meet to review the performance of the executive director annually and determine the compensation of the executive director. A record of the meeting and decision by the board of directors is retained by the organization.”

“All information is provided upon request.”

“Michigan optometric association has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”

“Employer identification number: 38-0830546 for the year ending december 31, 2013 michigan optometric association, hereby elects, pursuant to irc sec. 168(k)(2)(d)(iii), not to claim the additional 50% depreciation allowable under irc sec. 168(k) for the following qualifying property placed in service during the tax year ending december 31, 2013. All property in the 10 year class. See attached form 4562.”