Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

“ORGANIZED WITH MEMBERS”

“Board of directors are elected by the membership as a whole”

“Form 990 and related forms and schedules are reviewed by the chamber president prior to submission to the irs. Subsequently, the president reviews these documents with the executive board. If any material errors or misstatements were to be found, an amended tax return would be prepared and submitted to the irs shortly thereafter.”

“Due to the small size of the howell chamber of commerce organiztion, the president and executive board monitor and enforce the conflict of interest policy. They know the employees of the organization and regularly observe the operations of the organization.”

“The compensation for the ceo/president is determined by the board of directors. The board uses industry wage surveys to set compensation.”

“The ceo/president sets compensation for the staff, working from a budget set by the board of directors.”

“Form 990 and associated forms and schedules are made available to the public or chamber's members upon request. The chamber president has an "open door" policy to anyone who would like information about the policies, procedures and other documents of the organization. The president is available to discuss them and will provide the requested information if appropriate and if available.”

“As a membership organization, the chamber fosters, supports, and is a catalyst for a strong and diverse business base through programs that promote a viable business enviroment; a high quality of life; and, an exceptional community in the howell area.”

“Pilot expenses 23,632 0 0 parking expenses 19,346 0 0 computer services 12,912 1,434 0 expenses 13,814 0 0 golf outing expenses 12,020 0 0 cost of membership 11,980 0 0 program expenses 10,252 0 0 annual dinner costs 8,954 0 0 general operating expense 8,922 0 0 merchant card fees 6,546 726 0 equipment repair 5,397 600 0 equipment rental 5,376 597 0 fireworks expenses 5,000 0 0 miscellaneous 4,627 0 0 membership support 3,090 345 0 christmas expense 3,048 339 0 mileage reimbursement 2,061 228 0 booth commission 1,680 0 0 committee expenses 1,674 0 0 tent rental 1,162 0 0 miscellaneous 732 81 0 entertainment 650 0 0 business meals 0 506 0 entertainment expense 300 0 0 supply expenses 190 0 0 committee 135 0 0”