Fowlerville Agricultural Society

“The executive committee has been delegated the following authority by the board of directors: all employee-related matters are handled by the executive committee (hiring, termination, performance evaluation, compensation) if there is not a quorum of board members present at a regularly scheduled board meeting, the executive committee has been granted authority to take action on time-sensitive issues the board may grant the executive committee authority over specific issues as they arise”

“The organization is organized with members. Members can be any citizen who is a resident of michigan ande pays annual dues to the organization.”

“There is an annual election of board members to 3-year rotating terms at the organization's annual meeting held in early november. The election consists of secret ballots by members attending the annual meeting. Members are sent a notice of the annual meeting 30 days prior to the meeting.”

“Any changes to the organization's articles of association or by-laws would require approval of members.”

“The treasurer and office manager review the form 990 for completeness and accuracy prior to filing.”

“The executive committee determines compensation for the office manager (only key employee) and all other employees.”

“The organization's by-laws are available via the organization's web site and are included in the annual fair premium book (booklet of project entry).”

“To promote and advance the interest of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and mechanic arts and sciences, and all kindred sciences and arts in their varied branches; to promote and conduct agricultural , industrial, educational and recreational fairs and exhibitions, and to provide entertainment and amusement therewith for the purpose of drawing the attention of the public thereto.”