Florida Ground Water Association Inc

“Fgwa contracts with a professional association management company. This company, partners in association management, provides services including (but not limited to) executive and administrative staffing, office space and equipment. The management company is directly accountable to the fgwa board of directors who closely monitors the financials and administrative programs of the association.”

“The non-profit corporation is an association with members. The organization's members, in good standing, are entitled to a vote. The most common voting is to elect the directors at large of the association.”

“Voting members elect the board of directors at each annual meeting.”

“The board of directors approves the year end financial statements used to prepare the form 990. A management company is responsible for all filing requirements and approves the filing of form 990. A copy is provided to all board members for review and approval after filing.”

“The financial statements are reviewed by the board of directors. The management company is responsible for ensuring compliance with filing requirements for the non-profit corporation. The management company reviews and approves the form 990 before filing and then provides copies to the board.”

“The organization's board of directors reviews the governance policies once a year and are asked to sign a form acknowledging their commitment to abiding by them and informing the organization if there are any conflicts of interest that may arise throughout the year. In addition, all volunteers in a position of authority are covered under the policy. The organization provides annual training on this topic during the board orientation and review. The foundation of the policy is disclosure so that the full board can determine if a conflict of interest exists. If the board determines that a conflict of interest exists then that person is asked to excuse himself/herself from the decision-making process.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not regularly available to the public. Specific requests may be granted by the board of directors. Documents are available for members by request.”