Career Colleges & Schools of Texas

“The organization is managed by executive association management, inc.”

“The organization has members who are schools committed to the principle of ethical and compliant operations. They become members through an application process and annual payment of dues.”

“At least thirty (30) days prior to an annual board meeting, the nominating committee shall attempt to select no less than one (1) willing candidate for each board vacancy. The board of directors shall consist of fifteen (15) regular directors, two (2) associate members and three (3) officers consisting of the chairman, the chairman elect and the immediate past chairman, or such lesser or greater number of directors as authorized. The directors that will fill board places 1-15 shall be elected by a majority vote of the regular members at the annual meeting of the members. The directors that will fill board places 16 and 17 shall be appointed by majority vote of the directors serving in board places 1-15. Each director in board places 1-15 shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years, or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Each associate director in board places 16 and 17 shall serve for a staggered two (2) year term.”

“The organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The governing body of the association does not review form 990 prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The board of directors has a code of ethics and members sign an affidavit upon joining the organization.”

“The board of directors sign final contracts and make the final decisions regarding compensation. All decisions are discussed in meeting with documentation in the minutes and are subject to board approval prior to final decisions on positions are made.”

“The association makes its documents available to the public upon request.”