Perrydale Domestic Water Association

“Customers who purchase water become members of the association. An exception exists in which members who are landlords rent their property and the lessee pays the association directly. Initial membership requires a connection and hook-up fee. Water sales are based on consumption. The base fee includes 3,000 gallons of usage. Then, after that, for every 1,000 gallons used there is an increasing rate scale.”

“At a regular monthly meeting, the board of directors reviews a draft of the 990 with the cpa who prepared it. Upon approval of the board, the 990 is signed by the president of the board or general manager, and then filed.”

“Each director, officer, and member of the committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually, either orally or in writing, affirm that such person:1. Has received a copy of the conflict-of-interest policy.2. Has read and understands the policy.3. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and4. Understands the organization is tax-exempt, and in order to maintain its federal tax-exemption, it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.form 990, part vi, line 13 - whistleblower policydue to the small number of staff (less than 10), the board of directors has determined that there is no need for a whistleblower policy.”

“The board of directors sets the compensation of the general manager based on other water associations in the region. Since the organization is member-based, the compensation is typically lower than other organizations that are not member-owned.”

“The organization has no other key employees or officers.”

“Paper copies are provided upon request.”