Petaluma Masonic Hall Association

“The petaluma masonic hall association is a corporation which is wholly owned by the petaluma hamilton lodge no. 180.”

“Members of the lodge have the right to nominate and vote for directors of the hall association. Directors are elected by the lodge membership for a three year term. Terms are staggered to allow for continuity and overlap of terms. The lodge members by majority vote may remove any director at any time.”

“Decisions of the board of directors are subject to review and approval of the lodge membership. The presiding officer of the lodge and his second in charge are both ex-officio members of the board of directors thereby ensureing all actions of the board of directors are communicated to the lodge members.”

“The 990 is reviewed by director. Director then signs e-file authorization forms for returns to be submitted to irs and state of ca by accountant.”

“Annually following election to the board of directors each director is required to review and sign the petaluma masonic hall association conflict of interest policy. In connection with the approval of expenditure of funds, the award of contracts, and the approval of awarding service contracts, each director must state that he does not have any financial interest or any possibility of financial gain in connection with the transaction to be approved. Any person, group, contractor, etc. That proposes to do business with the petaluma masonic hall association must state if they have any relationship with a director . Any director who reveals or is shown to have a relationship with the same must abstain from any vote approving the financial transactions referred to above.”

“No documents available to public.”