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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ASSOCIATION QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE HAS NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, EXCEPT AS DETERMINED FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, WHICH PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTERPRISE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNRECOGNIZED TAX MATTERS IN GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDING WAS RECEIVED IN 2022 TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IAN. THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIED THE INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED AND MAINTAINS RECORDS OF WHO WAS PAID AND THE AMOUNTS EACH INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED INTO 2023 SINCE THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT WAS NOT PAID OUT IN 2022.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BANDING TOGETHER ALL THOSE CONCERNED WITH OR INTERESTED IN THE CUSTODY AND CARE OF PERSONS AWAITING TRIAL, SERVING SENTENCES, OR OTHERWISE LOCALLY CONFINED; TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS AND SYSTEMS UNDER WHICH SUCH PERSONS ARE DETAINED. ADVANCING PROFESSIONALISM IN CORRECTIONS THROUGH TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PUBLICATIONS, AND CONFERENCES. PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, PERTINENT LEGISLATION, MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. PRESENTING AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, CONCERNS, AND PROFICIENCY OF THE PROFESSION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>JAIL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL IN THE FIELD OF LOCAL CORRECTIONS. THERE ARE THREE CERTIFICATIONS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE INCLUDING CERTIFIED JAIL MANAGER (JCM), CERTIFIED JAIL OFFICER (CJO), AND CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL TRAINER (CCT). THE CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED FROM THESE PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDE DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE TO COLLEAGUES AND COMMUNITIES THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO POSSESS A HIGH COMPETENCY IN THESE LEVELS OF CORRECTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH YEAR ALL CURRENT MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO NOMINATE AND ELECT THE OFFICIALS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION (AJA). EACH OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES A BALLOT WITH WHICH TO VOTE FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS ON THE AJA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION VOTES ON CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS WHICH WOULD DIRECTLY AFFECT THE MEMBERS. AN EXAMPLE BEING, WITH OUR DESIRE TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP "RETIREES" TO INCLUDE RETIRED JAIL PERSONNEL; WE PRESENTED THIS TO THE MEMBERS FOR A VOTE OF APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD EACH YEAR IN LATE APRIL OR EARLY MAY. THEY REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ARE FULLY INFORMED ON THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE TREASURER THEN PRESENTS THE FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE FULL BOARD. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE BEING FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, AND APPROVES THE TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ADDITION TO THE KEY EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ASSOCIATION POSTS THE LISTING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLUTIONS ON THEIR WEBSITE. THEY WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON REQUEST, ANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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