International Right of Way Association

“The association has the following types of membership: regular member - any member joining the association shall be considered a regular member. Regular members shall have voting rights. Student member - regular members who are currently enrolled full time at a postsecondary institution; student members shall not have the right to hold office. Retired member - regular members who are not working or employed. Retired members may elect to identify themselves as follows: a. Retired - active - may hold office; may continue to use the sr/wa or other credentials; must follow current recertification requirements; may instruct irwa courses; is entitled to a reduction of 25 percent of the annual dues for regular members. B. Retired - inactive - may not hold office; must use "ret." after their designation or certification and on any individual letterhead, cards or other professional forms; no recertification requirements; may not instruct irwa courses; is entitled to a reduction of 75 percent of the annual dues for regular members." agency members - agency members are employees of governmental agencies designated under section 7 of the bylaws. Agency members shall have the right to vote. Corporate members - corporate members are employees of private corporations or entities designated under section 8 of this article. Individuals who are not located in an area served by a chapter of the association, and who meet the membership criteria, may be elected to membership as regular members by the international executive committee or its delegate; such member shall not have the right to vote or to hold office.”

“The regular meeting of the board of directors shall be held annually. At that meeting, the members in attendance vote on the election of the international executive committee (governing body).”

“The regular meeting of the board of directors shall be held annually. At that meeting, the members in attendance vote to ratify decisions of the international executive committee (governing body) from the prior year.”

“The 990 is reviewed and signed by the cfo.”

“Conflict of interest policies are presented to the executive committee on a yearly basis. They are required to fill them out and return them.”

“A small committee is appointed by the executive committee to interview the top management official candidates and to determine a salary to be offered. They often use comparability data when making their determination. Officers and key employees are interviewed by their supervisors or the ceo. The ceo then has final authority to approve suggested salaries for job offers.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available on their website and upon request.”

“The irwa board of directors consists of 194 members, which control the affairs, business and property of the association. The international executive committee, which consists of 6 members not including general counsel, shall have, between meetings of the board of directors, the authority of the board in the management of the business of the organization. Four voting members of the international executive committee shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business by the international executive committee.”