The board of directors has ultimate control over the organization, but typically an executive director is hired. In some cases, the board is elected by a membership, but commonly, the board of directors is self-perpetuating. In these "board-only" organizations, board members nominate new members and vote on their fellow directors nominations. Part VI, section A, question 7a of the Form 990 asks "members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body?". COUNT 5
QSN1 Who is in control of the organization? ANS1 board of directors QSN2 Who does the board hire to help with running the organization? ANS2 executive director QSN3 How is the board of directors most often chosen? ANS3 self-perpetuating QSN4 How is a board of directors less commonly chosen? ANS4 elected by a membership QSN5 Where, on Form 990, does an organization have to list what type of board they have? ANS5 Part VI, section A, question 7a