Association of Performing Arts Professionals Inc

“The association shall have two categories of members: (i) voting members and (ii) nonvoting members. Voting membership in the association shall be open to any individual or organization that operates in the performing arts, presenting or touring industries. Additional membership classifications shall be determined by the board of directors. Each voting member shall be entitled to one voting representative. Each voting representative shall have one vote upon each distinct matter included as an agenda item in a written ballot and/or submitted to a vote at meetings of the members as provided herein. All other representatives shall have the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote at meetings of the members. The board of directors shall have the power to set dues for one or more categories of membership and may vary the amount of dues among such categories of members. However, dues set for members must be subsequently ratified by a simple majority of the voting members represented at a regular or special meeting of the members as set forth herein.”

“The association has members who have the power to elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“There are a couple of decisions that are made by the governing body which are subject to member approval in accordance with the association's bylaws. Those decisions are in regard to changes to membership dues or changes to the association's bylaws. These two types of decisions, once made by the governing board, are subject to member ratification. Members must vote and approve any such changes as described herein.”

“A copy of the form 990 is circulated to the association's board chair, board treasurer and president & ceo for review. Upon finalization/approval, the form 990 is signed by the president & ceo.”

“The association of performing arts professionals has a conflict of interest statement which is signed by board members annually. The conflict of interest statement was most recently updated in 2009. The staff is currently in the process of canvassing the members of the board of directors on any areas of potential conflict.”

“Arts professionals president and ceo's annual performance evaluation is conducted prior to the end of each fiscal year. The typical review process involves the president and ceo's self assessment in response to a set of priorities and annual operating plan established by the board of directors along with the annual unaudited financial statement. The executive committee reviews the ceo's performance on the accomplishments and challenges of the previous year. The recommendation to continue the ceo written employment contract is based on the executive committee's assessment of the president and ceo and approval by the board. The president and ceo tracks and monitors the progress through weekly conference calls with the executive committee.”

“The association makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The association makes its audited financial statements available to the public on its website.”

“Other services: program service expenses 405,430. Management and general expenses 138,395. Fundraising expenses 5,764. Total expenses 549,589.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”