Automotive Body Parts Association

“This organization has engaged the services of a professional association management company to manage all aspects of its day to day affairs.”

“The organization has members that receive various benefits from the organization.”

“This organization conducts annual elections amongst its dues-paying members to elect members to the Board of Directors, who govern the affairs of the organization.”

“A copy of the annual Form 990 is distributed amongst the finance committee members for review and discussion prior to filing.”

“Board members are annually required to complete conflict of interest disclosure statements. If a board member is involved in a decision for which that board member has a real or perceived conflict of interest that board member is precluded from casting any vote pertaining to that matter.”

“The Executive Director is employed by the outside professional association management company. The outside professional management company is compensated pursuant to an annual renewable contract negotiated by the Board of Directors.”

“The governing documents, policies, financial statements and annual information returns are available upon receipt of written request at the main offices of the organization.”

“Trade association/business league- to provide a forum, through national and regional conventions and seminars for the exchange of ideas and business experiences. To encourage and assist management to develop business procedures and practices aimed at increasing member companies' return on investment. To promote the commercial welfare of the industry by instilling into the business relationship of its members and their factory suppliers and customers the highest plane of cooperation. To promote fair and honorable trade practices between the membership and the customers of the membership of the association. To discourage unfair competition and violation of business customs and usages of the trade. To creatively expand the role to the distributor and to open up new business opportunities and services to the independent auto body shops and dealers. To foster good will between the industry, its factory suppliers, customers, and other industries influencing industry growth (i.e., the insurance industry). To represent the industry when proposed government action and legislation threatens the industry.”

“Trade association/business league- to provide a forum, through national and regional conventions and seminars for the exchange of ideas and business experiences. To encourage and assist management to develop business procedures and practices aimed at increasing member companies' return on investment. To promote the commercial welfare of the industry by instilling into the business relationship of its members and their factory suppliers and customers the highest plane of cooperation. To promote fair and honorable trade practices between the membership and the customers of the membership of the association. To discourage unfair competition and violation of business customs and usages of the trade. To creatively expand the role to the distributor and to open up new business opportunities and services to the independent auto body shops and dealers. To foster good will between the industry, its factory suppliers, customers, and other industries influencing industry growth (i.e., the insurance industry). To represent the industry when proposed government action and legislation threatens the industry.”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 93,432. Total expenses 93,432.”

“There were no changes to the organization's selection process or oversight process during the year.”