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“The organization's bylaws provide that non-member delegates, together with the then members of the board of directors, shall together vote for new members of the board. Throughout the organization's history, delegates have not exercised this right.”

“The organization's bylaws provide that non-member delegates, together with the then members of the board of directors, shall together vote for the international congress venue to be held six years subsequent to the meeting of delegates.”

“The return was prepared by an independent accounting firm and then reviewed and approved by the executive director of the organization. A copy of the return was distributed to the entire board prior to filing with the irs.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy; and understands that the organization is a charitable organization and that to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”