Southeast Texas Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association

“Member classifications and pertinent member rights are as follows: 1) permanent members - persons, firms or corporations who are in good standing with the national association, have been accepted into membership of the local chapter and have a permanently established place of business in the chapter's jurisdiction. Permanent members have voting privileges based on the number of man hours worked. 2) temporary members - persons, firms or corporations who are in good standing with the national association, have been accepted into membership of the local chapter and do not have a permanently established place of business in the chapter's jurisdiction, but instead are temporarily executing electrical work in the chapter's jurisdiction. Temporary members have no voting rights and can not serve as an officer or a director. 3) affiliate members - persons, firms or corporations who provide goods and/or services to electrical contractors and have been accepted into membership of the local chapter. Affiliate members have no voting rights, can not hold office and are not eligible for membership in the national association or for national membership services.”

“The chapter members are identified within geographic divisions. Members elect directors from their division to serve on the governing body (baord of directors).”

“The executive director met with the form 990 preparer and reviewed the form 990. The finance committee, as authorized specifically by the board of directors, received and reviewed a copy of the final form 990 prior to filing with the irs. The treasurer, per board of directors policy, reviewed and executed the final form 990 as ultimately filed with the irs.”

“The chapter conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors. Directors are required to annually (or as otherwise scheduled by the board) complete a disclosure form regarding any conflict of interest described in this policy. The board of directors is responsible for oversight of all disclosures or failures to disclose, and for taking appropriate action in the case of any conflicts of interest transaction.”

“The finance committee, as authorized by the board of directors, reviewed and approved the executive director's compensation. The finance committee utilized compensation data of comparable positions, and contemporaneously documented their deliberations and decisions.”

“There is no formal process for making these documents available to the public; however, they will be provided upon request.”

“Book/tax difference in depreciation -2,258.”

“There has been no changes in this process.”