MultiTax Commission

An intergovernmental state tax agency whose mission is to promote uniform and consistent tax policy and administration among the states, assist taxpayers in achieving compliance with existing tax laws, and advocate for state and local sovereignty in the development of tax policy.

Executive Committee Agenda May 2009

PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA

Spring Executive Committee Meeting 
Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria
1900 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, Virginia

Dial-in: 1-866-381-9862, Conf. Code: 8917135 

Thursday, May 7, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Friday, May 8, 2009 (if necessary) – 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Public Comment Period
  In accordance with its Public Participation Policy, the Commission provides this opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission directly on this agenda. The Chair may also provide for public comment before or during the committees discussion of specific agenda items.
III. Approval of Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on January 8, 2009
IV. Report of the Chair
V. Report of the Treasurer
  A. Financial report for the period December 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009
  B. 2009-2010 Revenue Budget Review & Approval
VI. Report of the Executive Director
  A. Report on Meeting with Representatives of the States of Jersey
  B. Recommendation Regarding the Commission’s Meeting Cycle
VII. Committee & Program Reports
  A. Audit Committee
  B. Nexus Committee
  C. Uniformity Committee
      • Memorandum on SST and Administration of Telecom Transaction Taxes
  D. Litigation Committee
  E. Technology Committee
  F. Training Program
VIII. Uniformity Projects
  A. Update on UDITPA Revision Project & Related Matters
  B.  Proposals before the Executive Committee for action
      1. Uniformity Recommendations for Review
          • Proposed Model Statute on Accommodation Intermediaries – Recommendation for Submission to Public Hearing
      2. Hearing Officer Recommendations for Consideration [none]
IX. Election of Vice Chair & Executive Committee Member for Unexpired Term 
Following Vacancy by Operation of Bylaw 3(c)(1)
X. Establishment of Nomination & Resolutions Committee
XI. Future Meeting and Event Plans
  A. 42nd Annual Conference & Meetings, Kansas City, Missouri, July 26-30, 2009
  B. Other Upcoming Meetings
XII.   Closed Session
I. Nexus Committee & National Nexus Program
  A. Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 20, 2008
  B. Report on Confidential Matters
  Pursuant to the Commissions Public Participation Policy, Section 15, Subsection (c), this item is scheduled for a closed session because it involves confidential taxpayer information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. Pursuant to the Commissions Public Participation Policy, Section 16, consideration of minutes is scheduled for a confidential session because that policy requires that the minute book of a closed session be kept confidential.
II. Audit Committee & Joint Audit Program
  A. Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 20, 2008
  B. Report on Confidential Matters
  Pursuant to the Commissions Public Participation Policy, Section 15, Subsection (c), this item is scheduled for a closed session because it involves confidential taxpayer information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. Pursuant to the Commissions Public Participation Policy, Section 16, consideration of minutes is scheduled for a confidential session because that policy requires that the minute book of a closed session be kept confidential.
III. Items Related to Pending Litigation & Commission Personnel Matters
      • Approval of Minutes of Closed Session on November 20, 2008, and January 8, 2009
  Pursuant to the Commission’s Public Participation Policy, section 15, subsection (f), an item relating to pending litigation may be scheduled for a closed session if it involves a current adjudicatory proceeding to which the Commission or a member State is a party; if it involves significant exposure to litigation against the Commission or a member State, if this body needs to decide if a significant exposure to litigation exists; or if the Commission or a member State is initiating or making a decision to initiate litigation.  Pursuant to section 15, subsection (a) and (e), an item may be scheduled for a confidential session because it involves confidential personnel information or the discharging of responsibilities related to salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits.
XIII. Resumption of Public Session and Reports from Closed Session (if any)
XIV. Adjournment