Georgia Transit Association Inc

“The organization has members and classes of membership. The association shall have the following classes of membership: a. Urban: a.1 large urban composed of any public or privatge entity that provides or contracts for mass transportation service in an urban area in georgia with population of 200,000 or more as defined by the fta. A.2 small urban is composed of any public or private entity that provides or contracts for mass transportation service in an urban area in georgia with (1) a population less than 200,000 as defined by the fta; (2) specialized or rural composed of any public or private entity that provides or contracts for (a) human services transportation or (b) service in a rural area; (3) a business member composed of persons, firms, corporations, etc., engaged in manufacturing of supplies, materials, and/or equipment or providing service to the public transportation field in the state of georgia; (4) governmental or associate composed of governmental agencies, departments, planning organizations, bureaus or commissions, universities or colleges or other entities having responsiblity for planning or an interest in the development of public transportation within the state of georgia; (5) individual/student associate composed of interested individuals not associated with any entity; (6) honorary member defined as a person(s) who has performed notable and outstanding service in the interest of public transportation in georgia (7) reciprocal association or other members who the board may from time to time authorize a membership with any other organization which in the board's view advances the interests of the association.”

“The election of officers and board members will be hald at the association's annual meeting. A majority of the votes cast for an office shall be necessary for an individual to be elected. In the event a single candidate fails to receive a majority on the first ballot, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall participate in a run-off election. In the event of a tie between two candidates, a candidate may request another vote by written ballot.”

“The by-laws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members present at a scheduled meeting. Any proposed amendment shall first be submitted to the board of directors; notice of amendments to be submitted to the board of directors at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.”

“The 990 is prepared and presented to the treasurer for review. The board reviews and approves the form 990 before it is submitted to the irs.”

“All documents are made available upon request.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 75,083. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,083.”