Grover Rural Volunteer Fire Department

“Brandon arrowood, the board president, is the stepson of brian shoemake, current chief and board director.”

“Volunteers who live in the old yellow fire district and agree to abide by the bylaws and rules of grover rural vfd are eligible for membership. All members have the same rights and voting privileges, and each member is entitled to one vote.”

“One class of members has equal rights and voting privileges. Members annually elect the board of directors,the governing body. The board in turn elects the officers of the board of directors. In the event of a vacancy on the board, the board of directors may appoint a replacement for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office. Other officers of the department are elected by the members and subsequently appointed to their positions upon approval by the board of directors.”

“One class of members has equal voting rights and each member is entitled to one vote. Decisions made by the board are brought before the members for approval. All matters must receive a majority of votes at a meeting at which a quorum is present before they can be implemented. One or more directors can be removed from office by a majority vote of members present at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present. Unless otherwise required by law, a quorum consists of twelve members.”

“The 990 and financial statements are provided to the secretary/treasurer of the board who provides copies to the other board members. Any questions and concerns are addressed to the bookkeeper and preparer, and after all questions have been answered and changes made to the satisfaction of the board, the secretary/treasurer signs the return (either 8879eo or actual 990) and the preparer submits the return either electronically or by mail.”

“Interested persons are any persons with governing powers who have a direct or indirect financial interest in a transaction with grover rural vfd. Interested persons must disclose their financial interest to the governing body, then remove themselves from any discussions of the transaction. The governing board explores whether they can obtain a more advantageous arrangement from disinterested parties. If one cannot be made, the governing board shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organizations best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable, then present it to the members for approval. The interested person is not allowed to vote as a board member or as a member of the organization.”

“The organization makes its organizing documents, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, form 990 and letter of determination for 501(c)(4) status available to the public upon request. Requests are to be addressed to any member of the governing body, and arrangements are made for the requestor to inspect the documents at the organizations department at a time convenient for both the requestor and the member of the department. Copies of the irs letter of determination for 501(c)(4) status will be provided at the requestors expense, usually a nominal fee to cover any expenses (copying, postage, etc.) incurred by the department. Form 990 can be viewed at www.guidestar.org. Articles of incorporation can be viewed at www.sosnc.com.”

“Adjustments due to rounding.”