Minnesota Music Educators Association

“Active membership - all persons actively engaged in music education (including persons interested in music education but not actively employed, & those who are retired music educators) may become an active member of mmea upon payment of the prescribed dues. Active members whose dues are fully paid shall have the privilege of voting. Only active members who are employed by schools, colleges & other recognized organizations may be elected to any office of mmea.sustaining membership - any firm or institution desiring to contribute to the support of mmea may become a sustaining member upon payment of the prescribed dues. Sustaining membership entitles one person from the firm or institution to the rights & privileges for active membership providing such persons qualify for active membership as stipulated in section 1 of this article.student membership - student chapter membership shall be open to students of music education at the college level who are not employed as teachers. Student members shall receive all privileges of active members except the right to vote & hold offices.life membership - mmea shall extend to all persons holding life membership in nafme (the national association of music education) the rights & privileges of active membership in the organization.”

“The 990 is reviewed in detail by the board treasurer & executive director prior to signature & filing. It is shared with the executive committee prior to filing & with the full board after filing.”

“Each director must sign an annual statement concerning possible conflicts of interest. Any conflicts of interest that arise must be approved, authorized or ratified by a 2/3 majority of the board of directors at a meeting where a quorum is present. The director with the conflict may be present for the discussion to answer questions, but may not advocate for the position to be taken & may not be present for the vote.”

“The board is responsible for approving the executive director's compensation package, including salary & benefits. The board will ensure the package is reasonable compared with similar organizations in terms of budget size, geography & type of organization, typically relying on the mn nonprofit salary & benefits survey published by the mn council of nonprofits. The board will also verify the compensation is within the organization's ability to pay & the compensation practices of all staff. The process was last undertaken may 2016.”

“Governing documents, policies & financial statements for the most recent year are made available for public inspection on their website or upon request.”