North Carolina Water Environment

“In 2010, the two related organizations, as disclosed on schedule r, entered into a management agreement in which american water works association north carolina section (ncawwa), an affiliate tax exempt organization with identical board members and officers, agreed to provide to north carolina water environment association, inc. (ncwea) all management and administrative services required for the operation of ncwea. At the conclusion of each fiscal year, ncwea agrees to pay ncawwa an amount equal to 50% of all administrative costs. See schedule r, part vii.”

“The organization along with its related organization nc american water works association has over 2,600 members.”

“Per the organization bylaws, the general membership of the organization elects the board of directors.”

“A copy of form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body for review and approval before the 990 is filed.”

“The organization requires a conflict of interest statement be signed annually verifying that the individual is free from any conflict of interest.”

“American society of association executives, association executives of north carolina, and institute for non-profits at nc state are sources for non-profit executive salaries and compensation. Additionally, salaries of comparable awwa section and wea member association executives may be considered, along with similar non-profit statewide educational organizations.”

“Compensation is determined by research and comparability to similar non-profit organizations in the same manner as described in line 15a.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“The board of trustees members disclosed on part vii include those individuals who held office, were elected, or renewed their service terms during 2018 and held the position as of 12/31/18.”

“Part iv, line 12b & part xii, line 2b the organization is included in combined audited financial statements due to both an economic interest and a shared governing board.”

“Other program services include membership, national association and water for people/nc outreach. The organization serves as a vital continuing education resource for their membership. Engineers and operators for water and wastewater treatment facilities must be licensed because their work is essential for public health, and must complete continuing education to ensure that their knowledge and skills are maintained at the highest level. Nc awwa-wea is a recognized provider of quality continuing education, delivering more than 25 training seminars, workshops, week-long schools and multi-day conferences, including the academy and institute programs, throughout the year.”