Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of California

“Phcc of ca outside cpa firm and the ceo prepare the form 990. The form is then reviewed and approved by the organization's ceo. The form is provided to and reviewed with the entire governing body prior to filing with the irs.”

“The board has not adopted a written conflict-of-interest policy; however, it follows a related organization's policy. All officers, directors and key employees are considered "covered persons" under plumbing-heating-cooling contractors of california's conflict of interest policy. In connection with any actual or potential conflict of interest, an interested person discloses the existence of the financial interest and has the opportunity to present all relevant material facts to the board prior to its consideration of the proposed transaction or arrangement. Following the disclosure and any related discussion, the interested person leaves the meeting while the board discusses and votes on whether a conflict of interest exists. The disinterested members of the board make the final determination. An interested person may present information to the board but must leave the meeting during the discussion and vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the potential conflict of interest. If appropriate, the board chair appoints a disinterested person or committee to explore alternatives. After due diligence, the board determines whether a more advantageous transaction, free of conflict, is reasonably available. If not, the disinterested directors decide by majority vote whether the proposed transaction is in the organization's best interest, benefits the organization, and is fair and reasonable. The board then makes its final decision accordingly. If the board has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose an actual or potential conflict of interest, it informs the member of the concern and provides an opportunity to respond. After reviewing the response and conducting any necessary investigation, the board determines whether a failure occurred and, if so, takes appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Board meeting minutes include the names of individuals who disclose or are found to have a financial interest, the nature of that interest, actions taken to determine the presence of a conflict, and the board's decision. Minutes also record the names of those present for related discussions and votes, the content of the discussionsincluding any alternatives consideredand the results of any votes taken.”

“The board of directors has a policy for reviewing and approving the compensation package of the chief executive officer on a regular basis to determine it is fair and reasonable with the goal of retaining employees at compensation levels within appropriate market range. The policy provides that the review and approval of the compensation arrangement will be conducted, in advance, by independent and impartial members of the board (or a committee of the board). The board reviews comparable compensation data for comparable services, comparable enterprises (by budget, revenues, number of employees, persons served, and mission), comparable circumstances (geographic location and economic conditions/cost of living), and other factors such as whether the person manages multiple functions or departments, the employee's duties and past performance history, and the employee's background, skills, education, and experience. The board may also review current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms and consider recent written offers from similar organizations competing for the covered individual's services. The documentation of the board includes the terms of the transaction and the date of approval, the members who were present during the debate and vote on the transaction, a description of the comparability data and how it was obtained and relied upon including the recommendations received from third-party consultants, and documentation of the basis for the determination.”

“Governing documents, the conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. However, current tax law does not require these documents be provided to the public.”

“Caphcc of california specific purposes for which this is formed are: . For the advancement and encouragement of better methods and practices in the fields of plumbing, hydronic heating and hydronic cooling and mechanical trades; . For the advancement of sanitation and sanitary laws and for the advancement of techniques in air conditioning -- be it heating or cooling -- leading to better protection of the health and welfare of the public; . For the improvement of plumbing appliances and fixtures and of heating-cooling equipment and parts; . For the education of the members of the industry in the trades of plumbing, hydronic heating and hydronic cooling and the best method of conducting such business; . For the establishment of harmonious and equitable relations between contractors, journeymen, apprentices and other employees and between manufacturers and jobbers in supplies used in the plumbing, heating, cooling, mechanical, gas-fitting and drainage business; . For the education of the apprentice in the arts of plumbing, hydronic heating, and hydronic cooling and the establishment of a continuing apprenticeship system; and . For the legislative, regulatory and government relations representation in matters of workforce development, codes, licensing, funding, bonding, employment and business development.”

“Pcis retained earnings -17,237.”