The GOB | GCC is a charitable and chartered nonprofit legal entity authorized by State of the State of California, the Office of the Secretary of State, and the US Federal Government, and Registered with the Department of Justice. The GOB | GCC Platform carryout the Charter to the protection of communities and consumers with the authority as the pointers that follow express; and to this effect we include excerpts of the Articles for the authority to carryout the Charter through programs of Donation, Fundraising, acceptance of Grants, and accreditation and recognition (refer to Regulatory Affair Activities, RAA), as these are public record:

• The GOB | GCC is a nonprofit PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes.
• The specific purpose of this corporation is to contribute to the protection of communities and consumers and to promote, encourage and participate in initiatives that help American services and products. This protection to consumers and products and services from America provides for accreditation and recognition for legal entities that conduct certification, inspection and training services, etc.
• This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• No substantial part of the activities shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements) on behalf of any candidate for public office.

As a nonprofit Chartered legal entity operating for charitable purpose within the obligations of the Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) 3, The GOB | GCC is prohibited to exert payments or distribution of moneys to entities and organizations unless these are equally in legal status and purpose or justifiable to the Board of Directors and within the context of the law and the Charter. Purpose implies that in order to carry authoritative affair activities as substantial part of the operations be carryout for purpose that is not to carry membership based special interests within the legal boundaries and that are not to influence legislation, officials or otherwise construe within the fundamentals of moral values.

Signed and Seal by the Office of the Secretary of State of California

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