Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH THE MEMBERS CONSISTING OF UTILITY CUSTOMERS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | ELECTIONS ARE HELD EACH YEAR IN WHICH THE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BOARD. THE ELECTED OFFICIAL SERVES FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. TERMS ARE STAGGERED SO THAT EITHER TWO OR THREE MEMBERS ARE ELECTED EACH YEAR. THE SERVICE AREA OF THE UTILITY IS DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS, EACH OF THE EIGHT DISTRICTS ELECTING ONE REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE THE MEMBERS IN THAT DISTRICT. |
| DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST THEN BE RATIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. A DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING STAFF AND CEO FOR REVIEW. UPON FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CEO AND ACCOUNTING STAFF, THE FINAL RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY WHO APPROVES THE 990 FOR FILING. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE ORGANIZATION USES FEDERAL, STATE AND REGIONAL COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE COMENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS THEN SET AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | FEDERAL, STATE AND REGIONAL COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR KEY AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. THE CEO APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION WHICH IS USED TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | NEW MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, ANY MEMBER MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE BY-LAWS AT ANY TIME. OTHER POLICY STATEMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS CAN BE REQUESTED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND IS RELEASED AT THE APPROVAL OF THE CEO. |
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