Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Part IX, Line 4 | Includes patronage capital allocated to members in accordance with the Cooperative's bylaws.This reporting results in a difference between book income and the income reported on the Form 990.Fleming Mason applied this reporting in 2011, but not 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 | A copy of the bylaws and a statement of nondiscrimination are given to each new member. Bylaws and financial statements are published annually in newsletter mailed to each member. An annual membership meeting is held with all members invited to attend. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Directors and key employees annually complete questionnaire on family and business relationships. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | Directors are furnished a draft copy of the Form 990 prior to filing. The directors may make inquiries, and changes to the information contained in the filing. Additionally, directors meet with the independent auditor 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 a majority of the membership. By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed by the Board of Directors at any regular or special board meeting, provided the notice of the meeting shall have contained a copy of the proposed alteration, amendment, or repeal. |
| 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. Member may run for director with petition signed by 5 percent or more members based upon number of active membership as of December 31 of previous year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Must be a member to receive electric service. Each member has one (1) vote. May have more that one service per membership. |
| Software ID: | 11000144 |
| Software Version: | 2011v1.2 |