Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | VARIOUS OPERATING EXPENSES NECESSARY TO RUN THE CREDIT UNION IN A SAFE, SOUND AND EFFICIENT MANNER, THEREFORE SAFEGUARDING MEMBERS' ASSETS AND PROVIDING OPTIMAL SERVICE TO MEMBERS. |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE CREDIT UNION IS COMPRISED OF A SINGLE CLASS OF APPROXIMATELY 2,948 MEMBER-OWNERS, EACH OF WHICH HAS EQUAL RIGHTS IN OWNERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND VOTING RIGHTS AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MEMBER-OWNERS, WHO ARE ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE MEMBER-OWNERS OF THE CREDIT UNION HAVE THE AAUTHORITY TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CANDIDATES ARE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE, WHICH IS VESTED WITH MONITORING SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE CAN SUSPEND BOARD MEMBERS AND CAN CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO EVALUATE THE ISSUE AND VOTE TO EITHER DISMISS OR REINSTATE THE BOARD MEMBER. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS, A COPY OS THE IRS FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO, INCLUDING A CONFIRMATION OF THE ACCCURACY OF EVERY ANSWER AND OVERSIGHT OF APPROPRIATE CHANGES. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AT THE BOARD MEETING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE CREDIT UNION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD OR DO CREATE A CONFLICT. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE PROCESS USED TO SET THE CEO'S ANNUAL SALARY IS BASED UPON A COMBINATION OF COMPARISON TO OTHER CREDIT UNIONS WITH SIMILAR ASSET SIZE THROUGH THE USE OF CUNA'S ANNUAL SALARY COMPENSATION SURVEY, CREDIT UNION PROFIABILITY, AND JOB PERFORMANCE. THIS PROCESS IS PERFORMED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH IS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRESENTS THEIR RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE CREDIT UNION'S FORM 990 WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON GOLDSTAR.COM AND AVAILABLE AT THE CREDIT UNION OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED IN THE CREDIT UNION LOBBY. THE BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT AT THE CREDIT UNION'S OFFICE. |
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