National Rural Economic Developers Association

“Section b, question 15a - national rural economic developers association does not compensate any individual. However, the board of directors entered into a management agreement with association management ltd. To manage the daily operations and employ an individual to serve as the executive director of the organization. The agreement is approved by the board of directors before it is offered to association management ltd.”

“Association management, ltd. Manages the day-to-day operations. Associated management, ltd. Employs lynn harkin, who serves as the executive director of national rural economic developers association.”

“The organization consists of dues paying members.”

“Members of the association elect a board of directors that act as the governing body.”

“A draft of the form 990 will be presented to the board of directors and reviewed before the form is filed.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy annually, the board members and members of management sign a declaration disclosing any known conflicts of interest.”

“The public is able to view the association's governing docments, financial statements and conflict of interest policy upon request. These documents are available for the same period of time as described in internal revenue code section 6104(d) for other public disclosure documents.”

“The national rural economic developers association is a member organization dedicated to the advancement of rural economic development through providing education and networking opportunities. The purpose of the national rurual economic developers association shall be: - to promote the exchange of ideas and information betweeen association members. - to provide members educational opportunities to encourage professional advancement. - to further the movement of growing and revitalizing rural america through economic enhancement.”