North Carolina Water Environment Association Inc.

“Section a, line 2 - business relationships the following board of directors bear an employment relationship outside of serving on the organization's board: david saunders and ryan leblanc carolyn ross and angela lee”

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“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.”

“Fundraising income reported on part viii represents income received from raffles at the organization's conference.”

“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. On november 30, 2015 lindsay roberts left the organization and was replaced as the executive director by catrice jones. Part vii and part ix salary reflects the full year amount paid by the organization to catrice covering periods of employment prior to and succeeding the ascension to executive director role.”

“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.”