Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Classes of members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OWNED COOPERATIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A TEN MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH A DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (IHA) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE IHA AND PEOPLE RESIDING OR WORKING IN CERTAIN GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS OF COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES OF ILLINOIS. FOR ALL DECISIONS OUTSIDE THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH MEMBER IS GIVEN ONE VOTE TO CAST ON THE ISSUE AT HAND. |
| Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL VOTING ON THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE BY BALLOT. EVERY MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THEY OWN FOR AS MANY PERSONS AS THERE ARE DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED. |
| Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | AT ANY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT MAY DIRECT THE BOARD TO CONSIDER POLICIES PROPOSED BY THE MEMBERS, OR RECONSIDER ANY DECISION OF THE DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEES. FURTHERMORE, THE MEMBERS MUST APPROVE OF ANY CONSOLIDATIONS OR MERGERS. |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE FORM 990 IS THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE CEO. MANAGEMENT ALSO REVIEWED THE RETURN WITH THE CHAIR OF THE CREDIT UNION'S SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE BEFORE IT WAS TIMELY FILED. EACH BOARD MEMBER ALSO RECEIVED A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | ANNUALLY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FULL GOVERNING BODY, SIGN A STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THE CREDIT UNION. INTERNAL MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE QUESTIONNAIRES AND MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE OF THIS POLICY AT ITS ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. IF A CONFLICT IS PRESENT, THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON THE PARTICULAR ISSUE IN QUESTION. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EVERY 2-3 YEARS COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY WHERE SALARY IS COMPARED TO OTHER CREDIT UNIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. ONCE THE BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION THIS DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. |
| PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES | FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS REPORTED IN PART VII. SALARY COMPARISONS ARE PERFORMED AGAINST OTHER CREDIT UNIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS PROCESS IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THE LAST REVIEW PERFORMED WAS MAY 2011. |
| Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | NO DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 | IMPAIRMENT OF MEMBERSHIP SHARES - -26837; |
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