Michigan Press Association

“The membership includes 5 classes: active, associate, emeritus, online, and specialty publication.”

“Active memberships and specialty publication memberships shall have only one vote in association meetings. Associate memberships, emeritus memberships, and online memberships shall have no voting rights at meetings of the association.”

“The 990 is received by the organization's executive director who reviews the return for accuracy. Upon the executive director's approval, the 990 is made available to the board of directors. After any concerns presented by the board are addressed, the president signs and files the return.”

“All directors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and to notify the board of any conflicts that may arise throughout the year. In addition, all directors are required to sign an annual agreement attesting to the conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined based on an annual review by the board of directors based on terms outlined in a letter of understanding between the executive director and the president. The president and the personnel committee review the executive director's current compensation, review goal achievement for the year, and adjust compensation accordngly. The msae compensation guide is also used for reference. The president notes the compensation plan during the annual audit process.”

“All information is available upon request.”

“To promote the general interests of the press of michigan; to promote improved editorial and business methods in the publishing of newspapers; to promote the usefulness and influence of all newspapers; to cultivate friendly relations and a fraternal spirit among the members and to promote and maintain a high standard of ethics in the newspaper profession.”