American Pyrotechnics Association Inc

“The organization has two classes of members, voting and nonvoting. Voting members have the right to elect and/or remove the board of directors.”

“The organization has two classes of members, voting and nonvoting. Voting members elect the board of directors at the annual meeting.”

“A number of decisions of the governing body are subject to member approval including, but not limited to, amendments to the organization's by-laws and articles of incorporation.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 and attachments is provided to the executive committee for review for the board of directors at least one week prior to filing of the return.”

“The organization requires the executive director and all board members to provide or update annually a written disclosure of all business interests that could potential give rise to a conflict of interest. Any conflicts are reviewed by the governance committee, which is responsible for the implementation of the policy and annual review of disclosure documents.”

“Compensation of the executive director is evaluated by the executive committee and approved by the board. The executive director assists the executive committee with establishing performance targets and objectives, establishes salary levels for staff.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The association is organized to represent manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and importers in the u.s. Fireworks industry; to encourage safety in design and use of fireworks; to provide information and support to the industry and to promote responsible regulation of fireworks.”

“Volunteers include board members, committee members, and convention assistance.”

“Consultants 116,724 0 0 consumer guidance document pr 5,000 0 0 enviromental study fees 38,000 0 0 fire and building codes 24,000 0 0 training - apa university 24,000 0 0 total 207,724 0 0”