Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 4 - Benefits paid to or for members | Represents patronage capital allocated to members in accordance with the bylaws of the Cooperative. This reporting results in a difference between book income and income on the Form 990 by the same amount. The Cooperative applied this reporting in 2011, but not in 2010, since the instructions for 2010 did not specify this type of reporting. | |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | By Laws and annual financial statements are given to each member on an annual basis. Each year annual meeting of members is held. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Non Bargaining Employees - Wage and Salary plan has been developed based on state, regional, and national survey of electric cooperatives. Wages based on job classifications and responsibilities.Bargaining Employees - Based on contract negotiations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | A Conflict of Interest policy has been established by the Board of Directors. The entire organization receives an annual refresher course on the policy. A statement is signed by the recipient acknowledging the policy and disclosing any potential conflicts. Beyond the self-reporting, all directors and employees are encouraged to report suspicious or improper transactions to the appropriate party. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | Directors are furnished a draft copy to review prior to filing. May make inquiries of information contained in the filing. Additionally, directors meet with the independent auditor in a closed session and able to ask questions at that time. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | By Law changes must be approved by majority of members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Any member who has lived in their district for one year and with a petition of 50 members signatures may run for a director position. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Must be a member to recieve electric service. Each member has 1 vote. May have more than 1 service per membership. |
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| Software Version: | 2011v1.2 |