California Citrus Quality Council Inc

“Organization consists of 6 elected board members, 12 voting members and additional non-voting memberships.”

“Directors are elected annually by the 12 voting members.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the president and the chairman of the board and then copies are distributed to the remaining board members.”

“Officers and directors must review and sign a conflict of interest policy at the beginning of their term. If any board member has a question about a potential conflict of interest, the question shall be heard first in executive session and them be decided by a majority vote of the board.”

“Executive officer salary is reviewed by the board of directors. Salary comparatives are used with other relevant information.”

“Directors generally serve as volunteers. Any consulting contracts with any officer or board member is reviewed by the board.”

“All governing documents, policies and financial statements are kept at the principle office and are available, within a reasonable amount of time, upon written or verbal request made to the president or supporting staff.”

“Ccqc represents the california citrus industry in response to issues that arise in state, national and international arenas concerning quarantine matters, international compliance, other related issues and overall assurance of quality citrus.”

“Research grant - center for produce safety”

“Barrier export mkts-korea 31,050 0 0 mrl database 30,000 0 0 commodity coalitions 21,666 0 0 barrier export mkts-viet. 18,232 0 0 methyl bromide & hcn 16,653 0 0 pesticide use & residue 16,066 0 0 food safety 9,734 0 0 codex - general 8,547 0 0 publications and dues 0 5,222 0 telephone 0 4,934 0 2, 4-d ipe, sopp 4,650 0 0 phytosanitary issues 4,390 0 0 vacation accrual 0 2,807 0 postharvest & fumigation 2,131 0 0 nafta/nappo 1,553 0 0 capital outlay 0 1,380 0 maintenance 0 1,315 0 utilities 0 1,242 0 workers compensation 0 1,162 0 storage 0 601 0 total 164,672 18,663 0”