International Fresh Produce Association

“General membership eligibility. General membership is for those individuals, firms, associations or corporations engaged in the marketing of produce and floral products or providing equipment, materials, transportation, technology or other services to these industries, who meet eligibility criteria estiablished by the board of directors. Each general member shall have the right to cast one vote on all matters submitted to the membership. Other membership categories. Life membership without voting rights may be conferred upon individuals under terms the board of directors determines. Other membership categories may be established to meet changing industry needs based on criteria determined by the board of directors.”

“For the period from incorporation until january 1, 2024, the elective officers of the association shall appoint two co-chief executive officers, one of which shall be designated to serve until january 1, 2025, and the other of which shall be designated to serve until the next annual board of directors meeting after an anniversary of incorporation. After this initial term, a chief executive officer may be reappointed to successive terms without limitation. In the event a non-officer member of the board of directors resigns or is unable to continue to serve for any reason before the expiration of eligibility for consecutive-term service, a successor may be appointed by the chair to serve until the next occurring regular election for that board seat according to its class. No director may be appointed to complete the term of another director more than once unless that appointed director fills that vacancy at least one year after the appointed director's previous service on the board.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the cfo.”

“Each member of the board is asked to review and sign the coi policy and disclose at that time if there are any conflicts to discuss. At each meeting the coi is referred to and the board is asked if anything has changed or arisen that should be considered.”

“Ceo, executive director, or top management - this process is handled by our executive committee officers. They meet one day prior to an already scheduled meeting and evaluate the president & ceo year and then together determine what benefits he would receive based on those facts which includes any salary increase, bonus, or deferred compensation. About every threee years the association conducts a salary survey that is provided to the members of the board. The organization is currently using an executive compensation contractor to provide a compensation study for the ceo position. The compensation committee for the executive director still uses the chairman, chair-elect, and immediate past chair to review and handle all compensation matters. Other officers or key employees - all others follow the compensation policy of the association.”

“Form 990 and all other financial documents are available upon request.”

“Consultants 3,395,283. Research 879,004. Graphic design & video production services 89,409.”