Association of Public Data Users

“The management company oversees the administrative and financial activity of apdu and meets with the board of directors on a regular basis to report the results of operations and receive direction.”

“Membership includes individuals and organizations who have an interest in the mission of apdu.”

“The board is elected annually by the membership.”

“The form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Board members and staff disclose any conflicts of interest at board of director meetings as conflicts become known.”

“The board of directors are volunteers and receive no compensation. Apdu does not have any employees. Apdu hires another not-for-profit to manage its day-to-day affairs and they are paid a set fee for this service. The contract with the not-for-profit is reviewed by the independent board of directors on an annual basis.”

“The governing documents, financial statements, and policies are available to the public upon request.”

“The census project helps ensure that low income families and communities, people of color, immigrants and children are fully represented and accurately counted in the 2020 census and the american community survey, thereby providing the information essential to data driven decision making in the development of public policy and distribution of public funding. It will accomplish this goal by organizing and sponsoring activities, continuing educational outreach, and producing and disseminating materials designed to support and expand advocacy for a fair and accurate 2020 census and for the preservation and improvement of the american community survey (acs).”