National Tax Association Columbus, Ohio EXPLANATIONS Regarding the Duty and Privileges OF Corresponding Members 33 Co N *5C * ^ I T is the function of this Associa- tion to receive and give informa- tion regarding the moral, economic, legal and practical application of state and local taxation principles, theories and policies with the purpose of mak- ing available for the improvement of state and local taxation laws and their administration, wherever and when- ever opportunity may offer, the knowl- edge evolved from reason or taught by experience. The duty of a Corresponding Member is to give to this Association all information coming to his notice that may be useful to its purpose. 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OFFICERS President ALLEN RIPLEY FOOTE Former Editor, Public Policy Commissioner, Ohio State Board of Commerce Columbus, Ohio Vice-President LAWSON PURDY President, Department Taxes and Assessments City of New York Treasurer FOSTER COPELAND President, City National Bank Columbus, Ohio Auditors GOODLOE KELLER & CO. 16 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio Secretary MARY C. SNYDER Reference Library and Office of Secretary Board of Trade Bldg., Columbus, Ohio 8