| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS, INC UPDATED THEIR BYLAWS IN 2018. THE UPDATED BYLAWS PROVIDE MORE DETAILS ON THE OFFICER, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE, AND DIRECTOR ROLES, INCLUDING AN UPDATE TO THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND GUIDELINES FOR BOARD MEETINGS AND PROVIDES DETAILS ON ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION FOR MEETINGS. THE UPDATED BYLAWS ALSO PROVIDE DETAILS ON AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 |
THE ENTITY HAS SEVEN (7) CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP, REGULAR MEMBERS, WHOSE PRINCIPAL MEANS OF SUPPORT IS EARNED IN THE GATHERING, EDITING OR PRESENTATION OF NEWS, AND WHO MAY NOT BE EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT-SUPPORTED NEWS ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC MEMBERS WHO ARE EDUCATORS OF JOURNALISM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, WHO ARE PERSONS ENGAGED IN SUCH MEDIA-RELATED JOBS AS PUBLIC RELATIONS, PUBLIC OR CORPORATE INFORMATION, DIRECTORS OF MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDING MEMBERS, WHO SIGNED THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND PAID THE ESTABLISHED DUES BY APRIL 15, 1984, STUDENT MEMBERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN A PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME STUDY IN A RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, HONORARY MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS WHO ARE ACTIVE OR RETIRED FROM A JOURNALISM OR MEDIA ACTIVITY AND WHO HAVE ACHIEVED RECOGNITION IN THE PROFESSION BY THEIR EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROFESSION, SUPPORTING MEMBERS, WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS OR CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES NOT ENGAGED IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY BUT WHO SUPPORT THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE ENTITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS HAVE ALL RIGHTS GRANTED TO THEM UNDER THE BY LAWS WHICH INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO VOTE: REGULAR MEMBERS, ACADEMIC MEMBERS, AND FOUNDING MEMBERS, IF THEY REMAIN ACADEMIC MEMBERS. EVERY MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE IS ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE ON ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ALL RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, INCLUDING ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, FILLING IN VACANCIES, AMENDING CORPORATE DOCUMENTS, APPROVING CERTAIN CONRACTS OR PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OF THE ENTITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AN OFFICER OF THE BOARD REVIEW THE 990. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A |
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY DATA OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD AND THE FULL BOARD MUST APPROVE THE ED'S COMPENSATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE THEM AS A MATTER OF COURSE AND FOR DISCUSSION. |
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTS AS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR PURPOSES OF OVERSEEING THE EXTERNAL AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.