American Association of Blacks in Energy

“American association of blacks in energy (aabe) has 41 active chapters in six geographic regions in the us. Aabe is an energy policy and educational organization whose members participate in every segment of the energy sector throughout the us”

“Aabe members can elect board members”

“Decisions can be subject to approval by members as issues are presented.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the president/ceo, finance committee chair and audit committee chair, board of directors were provided a copy of the return for review prior to filing.”

“Each interested person, in connection with actual or possible conflict of interest, must promptly disclose the existence of any financial interest and are provided the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the governance committee. A director may recuse himself or herself at any time from involvement in any decision or discussion in which the director believes he or she has or may have a conflict of interest. It is the policy of aabe that its employees avoid conflicts of interst or the appearance of conflicts between employees' personal interests and official responsibilities on behalf of aabe resources, including but not limited to time, supplies, telephones, computers and other equipment, used for aabe business or aabe sponsored activities. Misuse of aabe resources for other purposes may subject the employee to discipline up to and including termination.”

“When the annual budget is submitted to the board for approavl, salaries of the ceo and key employees are discussed such as the clost of living rates and any job description changes. The ceo can recommend slaries and changes as part of the budget process.”

“The organization's documents are made available to the public upon request.”