Public Safety Coordination Associates

“Line 7a explanation - The Forestry Conservation Communications Association (501(c)(3)) and the International Municipal Signal Association (501(c)(3)) each has the authority to appoint four individuals to the PSCA Board of Directors. The International Association of Fire Chiefs can appoint two members to the PSCA Board. The full PSCA Board of Directors consists of ten members, nine of which have voting rights in any calendar year.”

“Line 7b explanation - The Forestry Conservation Communications Association (501(c)(3)) and the International Municipal Signal Association (501(c)(3)) must approve amendments to the PSCA Bylaws and/or the Articles of Incorporation. Those organizations do not, however, have direct voting rights on the PSCA Board of Directors. Only the appointed directors, acting as independent agents, have the right to vote on issues before the PSCA Board of Directors.”

“Line 11a explanation - Each member of the Board of Directors is provided a copy of the draft 990 for review, questions, and comments. The Board then votes to approve the 990.”

“The Conflict of Interest Policy is discussed and reviewed annually with the Board of Directors and the Chairman outlines procedures to be followed should a conflict occur.”

“The Board of Directors refers to the National Compensation Survey prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a guideline for compensation levels. Specifically, the section relating to non-profit establishments serves as the primary guide. The board also considers such factors as previous salary of an employee at another job, unique skills of an employee, past experience, and the employee's stature in the public safety community e.g. nationally known and serving in additional public safety capacities. Compensation levels for all employees and contractors are approved by a vote of the Board of Directors, all of whom are disinterested individuals and none of whom have a conflict of interest position with respect to the compensation levels. Board members are not compensated for their time nor do any of them have a personal relationship with any employee or contractor. In the event that any Board member has a conflict with a compensation arrangement, that Board member would be required to report the conflict and recuse himself/herself from the vote regarding the arrangement. Compensation decisions are recorded in the minutes of the Board of Directors.”

“Documents are available upon request to the Secretary.”