Lifta Society

“Name of officer, director, etc.: amer abusaad name of related director: naser abusaad title or role: president relationship: family relationship”

“Members - the organization has voting and non-voting members based upon payment of annual dues. A simple majority quorum of eligible voting members is required for any passage of decision made by the governing body.”

“REVIEW PROCESS - The Board of Directors authorize and enable the Treasurer to obtain professional Independent Certified Public Accountant(s) to complete, prepare, and deliver an IRS Form 990 for the society annually or as required by law. Once the draft Form 990 is complete, the Treasurer distributes a copy of the Form 990 to all Board Members via e-mail or hard copy. Within seven calendar days, each Board Member provides any comment(s) in writing to the Treasurer so that he/she may resolve with the Certified Public Accountant(s).”

“CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - At annual meetings of the organization, the conflict of interest policy is read out loud and reviewed. At regular board meetings, any conflicts are disclosed/discussed as a group, and reviewed in relation to the policy.”

“Compensation determination - the organization does not currently have compensated officers.”

“Public inspection policy - documents are made available for viewing at the society's office upon consultation with the board of directors and if required by law. All policies and financial transactions are openly discussed during monthly meetings.”

“Additional program services- other services provided by lifta society include regular monthly meetings, religious studies for women, and religious studies for children, as well as holding a reception for 2014 graduates and their families to further increase cohesiveness within the community.”