Professional Association of Georgia

“The executive director reviews the form 990.”

“Page conflict of interest statement page , as a nonprofit organization, depends on membership dues and charitable contributions from the public. Maintenance of its non-profit organization status is important both for its continued financial stability and for the receipt of contributions and public support. Therefore, the operations of the page first must fulfill all legal requirements. They also depend on the public trust and thus are subject to scrutiny by and accountability to both governmental authorities and members of the public. Consequently, there exists between the page and its board, officers, and management employees a fiduciary duty that carries with it a broad and unbending duty of loyalty and fidelity. The board, officers, and management employees have the responsibility of administering the affairs of the page honestly and prudently, and of exercising their best care, skill, and judgment for the sole benefit of the page . Those persons shall exercise the utmost good faith in all transactions involved in their duties, and they shall not use their positions with the page or knowledge gained there from for their personal benefit. The interests of the organization must have the first priority in all decisions and actions. Persons concerned this statement is directed not only to board members and officers, but to all employees who can influence the actions of the page . For example, this includes all who make purchasing decisions, all other persons who might be described as "management personnel,- and all who have proprietary information concerning the page . Key areas in which conflict may arise conflicts of interest may arise in the relations of directors, officers, and management employees with any of the following third parties: -persons and firms supplying goods and services to the page -persons and firms from whom the page leases property and equipment -persons and firms with whom the page is dealing or planning to deal in connection with the gift, purchase or sale of real estate, securities, or other property -competing or affinity organizations -donors and others supporting the page -recipients of scholarships or grants from the page -agencies, organizations, and associations that affect the operations of the page -family members, friends, and other employees nature of conflicting interest a material conflicting interest may be defined as an interest, direct or indirect, with any persons and firms doing business with page or seeking such a relationship. Such an interest might arise, for example, through 1.owning stock or holding debt or other proprietary interests in any third party dealing with the page 2.holding office, serving on the board, participating in management, or being otherwise employed (or formerly employed) by any third party dealing with the page 3.receiving remuneration for services with respect to individual transactions involving the page 4.using the page 's time, personnel, equipment, supplies, or good will other than for approved page activities, programs, and purposes 5.receiving personal gifts or loans from third parties dealing with the page . Receipt of any gift is disapproved except gifts of nominal value that could not be refused without discourtesy. No personal gift of money should ever be accepted. Interpretation of this statement of policy the areas of conflicting interest listed in the previous section, and the relations in those areas that may give rise to conflict are not exhaustive. Conceivably, conflicts might arise in other areas or through other relations. It is assumed that the trustees, officers, and management employees will recognize such areas and relation by analogy. The fact that one of the interests described exists does not mean necessarily that a conflict exists, or that the conflict, if it exists, is material enough to be of practical importance, or if material that upon full disclosure of all relevant facts and circumstances that it is necessarily adverse to the”

“Executive director salary policy when the executive director is to be replaced, the nominating committee of the board of directors will negotiate with the candidate all salary and fringe benefit package. The committee will bring the executive director' salary package to the board after the committee and the candidate have agreed on the details. The board approves the package before the executive director is hired.”

“Other employee salary policy page's remaining staff is paid comparable to a middle size school system in georgia. Cost of living wages are provided when funds are available within the organization. Page has followed the practice of reviewing what the teachers receive as cost of living salary adjustments and try to stay close to the state cola.”

“Governing documents are available upon request”

“Our core business is to provide professional learning for educators that will enhance professional competence and confidence, build leadership qualities and lead to higher academic achievement for students page believes: 1.in providing a continuum of high quality, relevant professional learning for pre-service, novice and career educators. 2.educators participating in our professional learning activities will lead their schools and school communities in systemic change through reflective and strategic thinking. 3.educators are leaders to be valued and honored. 4.the quality of our professional learning activities makes georgia a better place for teachers to teach and students to learn. All professional learning activities must have a comprehensive evaluation process for continuous improvement.”

“Allocation to page foundation, inc to aid in projects of academic excellence”

“Advertising revenue -34,305 advertising expense 34,305”