Georgia Association of Educators Inc

“The organization is a non-stock organization, controlled by voting members.”

“Istrict directors are elected by members within their respective districts and officers and at-large directors are elected by the delegates to the representative assembly. Delegates to the representative assembly are elected by members within the local associations.”

“Motions made by the directors to the governing body are approved by vote.”

“The organization prepares its form 990 from audited financial information. The form 990 is prepared by an outside independent accounting firm from financial information provided by the organization. The form 990 is reviewed by both the finance director and the executive director and submitted to the board for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The board of directors has a training session each year where they review fiduciary duties and policies.”

“The board of directors elected an ad hoc committee to hire the executive director. The ad hoc committee utilized an outside consultant to assist with the search and to determine the compensation package based on current market rates and comparable positions. The board of directors received the recommendation from the ad hoc committee and voted to accept the recommendation.”

“The board of directors elects an internal concerns committee to determine the compensation package of the officers. The internal concerns committee utilized an outside consultant to assist with determining the compensation package based on current market rates and comparable positions. The board of directors receives the recommendation from the internal concerns committee and votes to accept or reject the recommendation. Pursuant to governance policy, the compensation package formula cannot be changed for any officer during his/her term of office.”

“The organization makes the 990 tax return available upon request but not the audited financial statements or policies.”

“The purpose of the association is: (a) to promote quality education for all students in georgia. (b) to provide for professional development enhancing the quality of education in georgia. (c) to protect and strengthen the employment, human, and civil rights of all members.”

“Conferences bring members together to educate them in current education and employment issues. Discussion and training sessions are held to explore ways to improve and promote public education in georgia.”