American Logistics Association

“There shall be an executive committee consisting of six members: the five officers, and the chief staff executive who serve as an ex-officio member without vote. The executive committee may act for the board of the directors pursuant to delegation of authority to such committee by the board of directors.”

“The organization has members. The membership classifications are industry members, individual members, and honorary members. Industry membership shall be open to those entities, natural or legal, actively engaged in providing support through the delivery of products and services to agencies of the united states government. Each entity admitted to the association shall be entitled to nominate up to four persons as members. Entities may add additional members at fees determined by the board. However, only one representative of each entity is entitled to vote on issues requiring membership affirmation. Membership shall reside with the entity and not the individuals appointed by the entity or its representative. The board of directors may from time to time by resolution elect a person or persons to honorary or life membership in the association. Such membership will entitle holder thereof to the rights and privileges included in the resolution, but such memberships will not entitle recipient to voting privileges.”

“Each year the membership shall elect the chair-elect, the secretary, the treasurer, and two regular member directors. In addition, the chapters will elect one chapter director.”

“The board of directors may propose amendments to the bylaws on its own initiative or upon petition of any 10% voting members addressed to the board. The board will send the approved bylaw change to the membership, and the membership shall have 30 days to review it and offer suggestions or changes. If 10% of eligible members sign a petition against the bylaw, the board will send the change out to the members for a vote, resulting in the new bylaw being affirmed or rejected.”

“The form 990 is prepared by a public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once a draft of the return is available, it is reviewed by management and the organization's president prior to filing.”

“On an annual basis, all board members, officers, and key employees shall be provided with a copy of the conflict of interest policy and are required to complete and sign the acknowledgement and disclosure form. All completed forms shall be provided to and reviewed by the ala executive committee, as well as all other conflict information provided by board members. All actual and potential conflicts of interest shall be disclosed by board members to the ala executive committee through the annual disclosure form and/or whenever a conflict arises. The disinterested members of the ala executive committee shall make a determination as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate (if any). The ala executive committee shall inform the board of such determination and action. The board shall retain the right to modify or reverse such determination and action, and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this policy.”

“The organization does not make its financial statements, governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public, but its 990 is available upon request.”

“Other purchased services 75,573. Management consulting 36,000. Web design and development 27,474. Governmental relations / contracting assistance 158,400.”