The Association of Cable Communicators

“The organization is made up of individual members (approximately 450) who practice communications within the cable television industry. Members include professionals from local cable systems, cable system corporate offices and cable programming networks.”

“Annually the membership is contacted to nominate members for positions on the board of directors. A nominations committee is formed from the sitting board of directors. The nominations committee reviews all individuals for their fitness, and following this review, creates a ballot for the membership. The ballot is then circulated to all members in good standing, who then vote for individual members to be part of the board of directors.”

“Via the organization's bylaws, the acc's board of directors is empowered to make policy and financial decisions on behalf of the membership. Changes to the bylaws; however, must be voted on by the full membership of the organization.”

“The executive director reviews the 990 tax return upon receipt from the preparer. Once the 990 is approved internally, the 990 tax return is forwarded to the treasurer of the board for an independent review. Any questions or concerns from the treasurer of the board are directed to the executive director. Once the treasurer and the executive director are satisfied as to the completion of the 990 tax return, the executive director then signs the return.”

“Annually all key employees and members of the board of directors are required to read and understand the acc conflict of interest policy, agree to comply with the policy, make disclosures as necessary and sign acc's conflict of interest statement as a condition of their position with the organization. At this time any conflicts must be disclosed to the executive director or elected president of the association. If a conflict is confirmed, the conflict will be communicated to all members of the board of directors and the individual with the conflict will be unable to vote on any matters related to the conflict of interest. All members of the staff and board of directors are directed to enforce the conflict of interest policy. If they suspect a conflict, it must be communicated to the organization's executive director or elected president who will then take appropriate action in regards to a potential conflict.”

“A. Executive director is reviewed annually by the board of directors at their board meeting regarding compensation. B. Key employees are reviewed by the executive director annually regarding compensation; the board of directors includes a general percentage increase with the organization's annual budget, and is used with executive director's discretion.”

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