American Jail Association

“The follwing changes to the bylaws were adopted by the board of directors and in place as of december 31, 2019: section 4.02 corporate members corporate membership may be conferred upon individuals, organizations, governmental agencies, and private companies which wish to support and advance the purposes of the association. A corporate membership may cast only one vote. Section 4.03 affiliate memberrs affiliate membership may be conferred upon nonprofit organizations which support and ascribe to the purposes of the association. An affiliate membership may cast only one vote. Section 4.04 agency members agency membership may be conferred upon correctional agencies which support and ascribe to the purposes of the association. An agency membership may cast only one vote. Section 8.03 - election process for the board of directors the former bylaws stated that unless a member votes for every position on the ballot, and the minimum allowable candidates for the board of directors, the entire ballot will be deemed invalid. The change to the bylaws now allows a board member to cast a single vote for whomever they choose without forcing votes for candidates they may not want to see get elected or do not know. If the ballot is cast with more than the maximum number of candidates open for the board of directors, that ballot will be deemed invalid and not counted.”

“MEMBERS”

“Each year all current members are requested to nominate and elect the officials for the board of directors of the american jail association (aja). Each of the current members of the association receives a ballot with which to vote for all open positions on the aja board of directors.”

“The membership of the association votes on changes to the by-laws which would directly affect the members. An example being, with our desire to create a new category of membership "retirees" to include retired jail personnel; we presented this to the members for a vote of approval.”

“The executive director presents the audited financial report to the executive committee of the board at the annual conference held each year in late april or early may. They review the financial statements, and are fully informed on the financial status of the association. The treasurer then presents the financial report to the full board. The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director before being filed.”

“The executive committee of the board interviews, reviews, and approves the executive director position.”

“The executive director interviews, reviews, and approves the top management positions of the association in addition to the key employees.”

“The association posts the listing of the board of directors and resolutions on their website. They will make available to the public, upon request, any financial statements, conflict of interest policies, or governing documents.”

“Banding together all those concerned with or interested in the custody and care of persons awaiting trial, serving sentences, or otherwise locally confined; to improve the conditions and systems under which such persons are detained. Advancing professionalism in corrections through training and professional certification, information exchange, technical assistance, publications, and conferences. Providing leadership in the development of professional standards, pertinent legislation, management practices, programs, and services. Presenting and advancing the interests, needs, concerns, and proficiency of the profession as deemed appropriate by the membership and their representatives.”

“Jail certification programs which are designed to elevate the professional standards of jail management and personnel in the field of local corrections. There are three certifications programs available including certified jail manager (jcm), certified jail officer (cjo), and certified correctional trainer (cct). The certifications obtained from these prestigious programs provide documented evidence to colleagues and communities that these individuals have been tested and found to possess a high competency in these levels of corrections. Expenses: 90,093”

“Investment fees netted with dividend income on financials -10,360 investment fees netted with dividend income on financials 10,360”