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“The executive committee exercises the board's powers as necessary between board meetings (excepting matters of critical importance, as defined by board resolution or powers specifically reserved to the board or membership by law, these bylaws, or resolution approved by a majority of the board's total membership). The board, in its discretion, may add directors or officers to the executive committee from time to time who shall serve until removed or replaced.”

“The alpha-1 association board voted to merge into the alpha-1 foundation, another 501(c)(3) organization, as of july 1, 2014.”

“Alpha-1 is a membership organization.”

“The nominating and governance committee presents to the members a proposed slate of qualified candidates to be elected by the general membership at the annual meeting. Directors are elected 50% by election of the membership and 50% as appointed by the board. Prior to the expiration of any term of corporate officers the nominating and governance committee presents to the board a slate of officers to fill the positions of chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer and chair of the nominating & governance committee.”

“Members approved the merger into the alpha-1 foundation.”

“All members of the finance committee are provided a draft of the audited financial report and a draft of the irs form 990 prior to a telephone conference where the members have management and the auditors review the audited financial statements and the form 990. The tax return is explained in detail to assure that they are fully aware of the contents of the return.”

“This association's board of directors and employees are required to acknowledge annually that he or she has read the conflict of interest statement and is in compliance with this policy. When a covered person becomes aware of a proposed covered transaction, he or she has a duty to immediately disclose the existence and circumstances of such covered transaction to the association's board in writing, refrain from using his or her personal influence to encourage the association to enter into the covered transaction and physically excuse himself or herself from any discussions regarding the covered transaction except to answer questions, including board discussions and decisions on the subject.”

“Similar positions in the florida area are researched by the human resource coordinator, through guidestar an online program that researches other non-profits and the alpha-1 foundation which has positions similar to the association's.”

“Public documents will be made available upon request.”

“The alpha-1 association board voted to merge into the alpha-1 foundation, another 501(c)(3) organization, as of july 1, 2014.”