Greater Houston Builders Association

“The organization has 1,469 members.”

“Replacements for members of the governing body whose term of office has expired shall be elected by the vote of the board of directors. The nominating committee shall recommend candidates for the vacant positions of the governing body. The president shall appoint the committee comprised of six members of the board of directors and three members selected from the general membership. Whenever more than one nomination is made for any office of the governing body, voting is conducted by written ballot by a simple majority of the members present.”

“An outside cpa prepares the form 990. Then it is reviewed by the in-house cpa and an executive officer.”

“The conflict of interest policy requires each director, staff member and committee chair to sign a detailed statement at the first board meeting of each year stating that they are aware of the policy and disclosing any conflicts of interest.”

“The process for determining compensation of the chief executive officer includes review and approval by the compensation committee of the organization, use of data as to comparable compensation and contemporaneous documentation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statments available to the public upon request.”

“Quarterly meeting 87,789. Building occupancy 77,354. Education committee 68,177. Remodelers 62,493. Associate council 61,601. Property taxes 59,000. Bank charges 50,909. Montgomery county builders 44,950. Bay area builders 42,092. Special events 40,779. Houston builder magazine 24,000. Green building 18,595. Volume builders 15,938. Bad debt expense 12,400. Auto expense 7,645. Delivery & postage 4,913. Young professionals 4,409. Dues & subscriptions 3,451. Staff development 2,837. Miscellaneous 1,682. Codes & standards 650.”