American Cable Association Inc

“An executive committee shall be established which will include the chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer and two (2) members of the board of directors. The executive committee shall have the authority of the board except with respect to: - the approval of any action for which the nonprofit law also requires approval of the member; - the filing of vacancies on the board or on any committee which has the authority of the board; - the fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the board or on any committee; - the amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; - the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the board which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable; - the appointment of committees of the board or the members thereof; - the expenditure of corporate funds to support a nominee for director after there are more people nominated for director than can be elected; or - with respect to asset held in charitable trust, the approval of any self-dealing transaction as defined by section 5728 of the nonprofit law or any successor section thereto, except as provided by law.”

“American cable association, inc. Shall have one (1) class of voting members. Only cable television and broadband service provider businesses may become voting members.”

“The directors shall be elected by the members at a regular or special meeting of the members called for such purposes or by written ballot. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any meeting of the members where directors are to be elected, each member shall designate a proxy to cast such member's vote for directors at a meeting called and held for such purposes. At the meeting called for the election of directors, each such proxy shall be entitled to cast the number of votes held for each office of director to be filled, without the right to cumulate votes. In any election of directors by member, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes are elected. Only those persons nominated in accordance with procedures established in the bylaws may stand for election as director.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the president and ceo, executive vice president and the treasurer.”

“The chairman determines the pay and bonus of the ceo subject to guidance from the executive committee and the terms of any applicable employment agreement.”

“The association's form 1024 and annual returns are made available to the public upon request.”

“Emeritus trustees: the following individuals serve on the board of american cable association, inc. With no voting rights: dick beard; marc cohen;stacey slaughter, michael weening, and pat thompson.”

“America's communication's association, aca connects”

“The american cable association, inc. (aca connects) purpose shall be the protection and advancement of small and medium-sized telecommunications businesses by informing and educating legislators, regulators, financial institutions and the public regarding the unique needs, interests and the essential services provided by these small and medium-sized telecommunications companies, as well as the benefits provided to the communities they serve. Aca connects also provides regulatory, technical, industry information and education to its members.”

“Advocacy: in 2024,aca connects advocated for the interests of its member companies in congress, at the federal communications commission and other federal agencies, and in the courts. Our primary focus was to protect our members from onerous regulatory obligations that inhibit their ability to invest in the construction and operation of broadband networks for the benefit of their communities. We also advocated for policies that enable small and medium sized broadband providers to compete fairly for access to government funds that support deployment of broadband networks in hard-to- serve rural areas. Education: during 2024, we continued to provide members with education and resources to help them understand their regulatory obligations and pursue funding opportunities. Following the 2024 election, we pivoted to helping our members navigate the transition to new leadership of the federal government.”

“The board of directors assumes responsiblity for oversight of the audit. The process has not changed from the priro years.”