Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Review of Form 990 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11A | The Organization's Form 990 is compiled by the Head of Accounting then reviewed by an independent accounting firm. THE COO and chairman then REVIEW and approve the form and it is circulated to the full board for comment before issuance. |
| Description of Process to Monitor Transactions for Conflicts of Interest | Form 990, Part VI, Question 12a | Employees have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest. This policy establishes only the framework within which the Forum USA wishes the business to operate. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide general direction so that employees may seek further clarification on issues related to the subject of acceptable standards of operation. An actual or potential conflict of interest occurs when an employee is in a position to influence a decision that may result in a personal gain for that employee or for a relative as a result of the Forum USAs business dealings. For the purposes of this policy, a relative is any person who is related by blood or marriage or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage. It is imperative that employees disclose to the COO as soon as possible the existence of any actual or potential conflict of interest so that safeguards can be established to protect all parties. Personal gain may result not only in cases where an employee or relative has a significant ownership in a firm with which the Forum USA does business, but also when an employee or relative receives any kickback, bribe, substantial gift, or special consideration as a result of any transaction or business dealings involving the Forum USA. All disclosures required by this policy are to be declared in writing to the COO of the Forum USA as soon as is reasonably possible once one or more of the following occurs: o when you are or become an officer or director of any organization; o when you receive any source of employment or consulting income outside the Forum USA (Please see Outside Activities policy above.); o when any formal and/or ongoing relationship with any current Forum USA Member or partner company is formed, including both those compensated or not compensated (e.g., advisory boards); and o When any gift or advantage is accepted (Please see Gifts Policy above.). o All new employees will sign an acknowledgment upon beginning employment with the Forum USA disclosing any conflict of interest with the organization as well as an annual questionnaire to identify any related activity that may be a conflict of interest. |
| Process for determining compensation | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A& 15B | The Chairman's salary is initially set based on a survey of comparable positions and in consultation with outside experts including an executive search firm and executives from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. It is then ratified by the Board of Directors and is continued to be reviewed annually on a formal basis. The Chairman does not receive any performance-related bonus or similar form of compensation. For the other Officers, the compensation process is led by the Chairman. Initial salary levels are set based on a survey of comparable positions and in consultation with outside experts including an executive search firm and executives from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Performance is assessed on an annual basis through an organization-wide formal review process which is used to determine any applicable performance related bonuses. |
| Governing Documents | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | The government documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are made available to the public upon request. |
| Oversight or Selection Process | Form 990, Part XI, Question 2c | THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SELECTS THE AUDITORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVES FINAL APPROVAL OF THE AUDITOR OF SELECTION AS WELL AS THE FINAL AUDIT REPORT. |
| Other changes to the net assets | Form 990, Part XI, Question 5 | Unrealized losses from the investment ($ 83,154) |
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