Maryland Ready-MIX Concrete

“The organization is a membership organization.”

“The organization has a nomination committee that is made up of members of the board of directors that handles the election and appointment of members of the board of directors.”

“Under maryland law, the association's members would need to approve any recommendation of the association's board of directors to dissolve the association or to merge it with another entity.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to all officers and directors of the association who requested one.”

“The association's written conflict of interest policy applies to its executive director and all of the association's officers, directors, and employees. All determinations of whether a conflict exists and the review of any conflicts so found are made by the disinterested members of the association's board of directors. All officers, directors, and employees of the association as well as those independent contractors who provide services to the association on a regular basis are required to provide the association with a disclosure statement and questionnaire on an annual basis. These statements are reviewed by the executive director of the association to determine if any potential conflicts exist.”

“The annual compensation paid to the association's executive director and its other employees is determined by the association's board of directors on an annual basis.”

“All documents which the association is required by law to make available to the public are made available upon written request to the association.”

“Sponsorship of and participation in various tradeshows and conferences promoting the ready mix concrete industry. Coordinate and host membership seminars and meetings and conduct instructional classes to train/ certify tradespeople in the proper use of ready mix concrete. Meet with representatives of state and local agencies and departments regarding industry standards and expanding the use of ready mix concrete.”