Emily Firemens Relief Association

“Members include those individuals that meet the qualification requirements set forth in the operational guidelines of the Emily Volunteer Fire Department who reside within an adequate response time of the Emily Fire Station.”

“The Organization's officers are elected by the active members eligible to vote, and are submitted to the City Council for approval. Three ex-officio members serve on the Board of Directors by virtue of their positions: the Fire Chief, the Mayor of the City of Emily, and the City of Emily Clerk.”

“Each active member eligible to vote is entitled to one vote on any matter brought forth for consideration. Amendments to the bylaws require a two-thirds majority vote of the eligible members as well as approval by the city council. The operational guidelines may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the members of the Fire Department.”

“The Organization did not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is presented for review by the signing officer(s) of the Organization before filing with the IRS. At a time either before or after the filing of Form 990, the return is also presented to the Board for inspection, review, and comment.”

“The Board is not compensated. Other compensation adjustments are presented to the Board of Directors during board meetings. Compensation adjustments for the Gambling Manager have not been determined using comparable data. The Board reviews the information and votes on compensation adjustments. Minutes are taken at each board meeting.”

“The Organization does not make its governing documents or financial statements available to the public. The Organization does not have a conflict of interest policy.”

“Increase In Benefit Liability = -$129600”