Michigan Townships Association

“The organization has three types of membership: township, township official, and associate membership.”

“The township official members may vote on board of directors. These members vote on board members that represent their geographical area only.”

“Changes in the organization by-laws by the board of directors is subject to approval from the township official members.”

“The auditor presents form 990 to the finance committee and any other board members who would like to participate. After their approval, it is made available to the full board. After any concerns presented by the board are addressed, the treasurer signs and files the return.”

“Each board member, the executive director, and the director of operations are required to complete and sign a statement of potential or actual conflicts of interest each year. A list of any suspected conflicts of interest are reviewed by the executive director and reported to the board of directors.”

“Mta has an independent consultant review and analyze the salary schedule each year. The finance committee makes salary schedule recommendations and the board approves the salary schedule each april for the next fiscal year. The executive director's compensation is established by contract and cannot be modified without board action.”

“Mta has an independent consultant review and analyze the salary schedule each year. The finance committee makes salary schedule recommendations and the board approves the salary schedule each april for the next fiscal year. Other key employee salaries are established pursuant to the board-adopted salary schedule and must be compliant with board policy requiring consistency with relevant labor market and internal equity.”

“All governing documents, policies, financial statements, and returns are made available to the public upon request.”