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“The organization has two classes of members: members and affiliates. Only members may vote.”

“Our dues-paying members elect seven of the twenty-one board members. Elections for the seven member-elected board members are done electronically.”

“The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present and voting at any duly called meeting of the organization. Amendments may be proposed by any member in good standing, amendments so proposed and signed by 25 members in good standing will be presented to the annual meeting for a vote.”

“The chief executive officer will make the final draft of the federal form 990 and the final audited financial statements available to the finance and investment committee upon their completion. They shall have 48 hours to conduct their review and approve. Once the finance and investment committee has provided their final approval, the chief executive officer will send the form 990 and the final audited financial statements to the board of directors for their review. The board will review the form 990 and the final audited financial statements and provide any questions or concerns to the chief executive officer within 48 hours of them being made available. The explicit approval of the board of directors is not required. The chief executive officer will be responsible for timely and accurate filing of the federal form 990. The board shall review the payment of payroll taxes via an attestation of the finance and investment committee.”

“Board members and employees are annually requested to disclose their involvements with other organizations, with vendors or any other associations that might produce a conflict.”

“The executive committee and performance review committee use a combination of factors including available market comparative data, performance and employment history when reviewing the employment contracts of the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer similarly reviews performance of all key employees at their employment anniversary using the same criteria.”

“Audited financial statements are available on website, policies and governing documents are available upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 434,706. Management and general expenses 220,476. Fundraising expenses 119,214. Total expenses 774,396.”

“The board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”