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 reported 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 | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are given to each new member. Annual financial statements and information is given to each member through a member magazine, at the annual membership meeting, and the are available on the Kentucky Public Service Commission website. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | 15.a and b. The Board receives compensation data from both local and national surveys. The Board uses this data, along with a performance review, to set compensation. Each Director evaluates the President/CEO performance annually. The Board has used, and occassionally does, use an independent Human Resource consulting firm to review the compensation and process. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | A questionnaire is prepared by each director and key employee on an annual basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | Directors are furnished a draft copy of the 990 prior to filing. May make inquiries of information contained in the filing. Additionally, directors meet with the independent auditor in a closed session and are 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 | Articles of Incorporation can only be changed by at least a 2/3 majority vote of the members. The Bylaws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors, with a majority vote. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Nominating committee meets every year to select member to run for director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Nominating committee meets every year to select member to run for director. |
| Software ID: | 11000144 |
| Software Version: | 2011v1.2 |