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ALSO TO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK WITH THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL CARE IN NEW YORK STATE. false false 8941269 9160041 THE SOCIETY PRODUCES THE ERIE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH IS HELD ANNUALLY AND INTENDED TO PROMOTE AND SHOWCASE OUR PRIDE IN THE HERITAGE, AGRICULTURE, AND CREATIVE TALENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. 1158502 462622 Horse, Cattle, Hog, and Farm Equipment shows. These shows are held in the Showplex. 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Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a THE TAXPAYER ORGANIZATION HAD 449 MEMBERS. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF MEMBERS:BOARD OF DIRECTORS - THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE FULL VOTING RIGHTS, OTHER THAN THE SOLE RIGHT TO AMEND THE ORGANIZATIONS BY-LAWS.SOCIETY MEMBERS - THE SOCIETY MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ISSUES BROUGHT FORTH BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATIONS BY-LAWS. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b THE TAXPAYER ORGANIZATION HAD 449 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE ALL SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE TAXPAYER ORGANIZATION AS PROVIDED UNDER NEW YORK STATE LAW, AS WELL AS APPROVING ANY CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATIONS BY-LAWS. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER. AFTER THEIR INITIAL REVIEW, THE 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CEO FOR REVIEW. ANY CORRECTIONS/QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER. AFTER ALL ARE IN AGREEMENT, THE 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL APPROVAL. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY COLLECTS ALL SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND REVIEWS ALL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE POLICY IS COMPLIED WITH. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER CONSIDERING DATA PRESENTED TO THE BOARD BY THE CEO COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. CEOS COMPENSATION IS SET FORTH IN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b NO OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2024. THE COMPENSATION OF ANY KEY EMPLOYEE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE NEW YORK STATE CHAR500, FEDERAL FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE AT THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LAW WEBSITE. THE BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TAX RETURNS, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE ORGANIZATION List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Listing of Other Expenses for Program Services:See overflow statement for listing of other expenses. List of Other Expenses for Management and General Expenses:See overflow statement for listing of other expenses. General explanation attachment THE ORGANIZATION IS THE SOLE STOCKHOLDER OF BUFFALO TROTTING ASSOCIATION, INC. 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