Fire Suppression Systems Assoc

“Fssa is managed by the association management company of clemons & associates, inc. Fssa maintains its headquarters at clemons & associates' offices located at 3601 e. Joppa road, baltimore md 21234. All regular fssa staff members are employees of clemons & associates and are provided to fssa on an as-needed basis. Fssa and clemons & associates agree on the responsibilities of the management firm. A management fee is negotiated that covers the cost of the fssa executive director, support staff, office, equipment, and office space.”

“Fssa's bylaws provide for seven classes of membership: 1) manufacturer, 2) installer, 3) supplier 4) honorary, 5)emeritus, 6) associations and 7) associate.”

“Manufacturer and installer members are voting members of the association. The election of members to the board of directors is made at the time of the annual meeting and are for annual terms not to exceed two years.”

“The tax return is sent to the assigned executive director for approval. Once approved, the return is sent to the secretary/treasurer for review and approval through a secure portal. The tax return is shared with the board of directors at the next upcoming board meeting or executive committee meeting.”

“The conflict of interest policy is posted under policies in the password protected leadership section of the website. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Available upon written request at association headquarters.”