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        <ExplanationTxt>AAFCS offers 5 types of individual memberships. They are professional member, emeritus member, Assembly of Higher Education (AHE) New Graduate member, Lifetime Member, and Student (collegiate/postsecondary). Eligible professional members are individuals with a degree or professional-level credential in any field of study who support the field of family and consumer Sciences. Eligible emeritus members are individuals with a degree or professional-level credential in any field of study who support the field of family and consumer sciences, are retired and at least 60 years of age. Eligible AHE New Grad members are graduates of AAFCS Assembly of Higher Education Institutions. Eligible Lifetime Members are individuals with a degree or professional-level credential in any field of study who support the field of family and consumer Sciences and have retired or those that have reached 50-year membership status. Eligible student members are enrolled as degree or endorsement-seeking students in a postsecondary program on a part-time or full-time basis.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Leadership Council members provide advice and counsel to The Board of Directors; elect The Board of Directors; and review and approve changes to the bylaws.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The AAFCS bylaws are reviewed annually and can be amended by a majority vote of The Board of Directors and subsequent approval by the Leadership Council.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Draft 990 documents are reviewed by the Associations executive director &amp; finance staff prior to filing. The final 990 (after approved and accepted by staff) is presented to the finance committee and Board of Directors prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board of Directors annually sign and are bound by the conflict-of-interest policy that was approved by the board.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The executive directors salary is determined by the executive committee in comparison to other nonprofit association executives. The staff salary is determined by the executive director using benchmarking tools for similar positions in similar organizations.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>See Sch O, Part VI, 15a</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The AAFCS policies and procedures manual and bylaws are available to all members and is posted on the website. These comprehensive documents are reviewed annually and contain information pertaining to the governance structure, conflict of interest, mission, code of ethics, and other policies of The Association.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other Professional Fees: $219,954</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>General explanation attachment</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Exempt Purpose &amp; Mission:AAFCS elevates the profession by inspiring research, leadership and service to empower individuals, families, and communities. In 2023, AAFCS issued over $40,000 in awards and grants to family and consumer sciences students and professionals, certified 1,221 individuals as Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, and accredited thirty (30) family and consumer sciences units within colleges and universities.</ExplanationTxt>
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