Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Classes of members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | ALL MEMBERS ARE GIVEN ONE VOTE IN ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS, OR THE APPROVAL OF SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS, WITHOUT PREFERENCE TO THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THEY HAVE ON DEPOSIT WITH THE CREDIT UNION. |
| Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OWNED COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, GOVERNED BY A NINE MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION WHO ARE SELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH A DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS. |
| 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, OFFICERS, 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 CEO, CFO AND CONTROLLER PERFORM A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FULL BOARD REVIEW. THE PAID TAX PREPARER PRESENTS EXCERPTS FROM THE DRAFT FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND A FINAL COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER REVIEWS EACH POLICY STATEMENT SIGNED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS TO DETERMINE IF ANY CONFLICTS HAVE OCCURRED AND NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE RESPECTIVE BOARD MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY RELATED DISCUSSION, VOTE OR SIMILAR ACTION ON THE MATTER. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | AS PROVIDED BY THE BYLAWS, THE PRESIDENT IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. THE PRESIDENT SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS PRESCRIBED BY THE BYLAWS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT. THE BOARD HAS EXECUTED A FORMAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PRESIDENT, WHICH PROVIDES THAT EITHER PARTY MAY TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME. PER THE TERMS OF THE CONTACT, THE BOARD SETS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT USING INDEPENDENTLY OBTAINED DATA TO BENCHMARK THE MARKET VALUE OF THE POSITION, WHICH WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2012. ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CREDIT UNION, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT, ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A BASE PAY AS WELL AS A VARIABLE PAY BONUS BASED ON THE ATTAINMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, WHICH INCLUDE MEMBER SATISFACTION, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES THE SAME LIFE, MEDICAL, DISABILITY, AND DENTAL INSURANCE, AND 401(K) BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CREDIT UNION. THE PRESIDENT IS PROVIDED WITH OTHER BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDE A SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICY, AND IS PROVIDED A COMPANY AUTOMOBILE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL USE. THE ANNUAL VALUE OF THESE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J PART II IS $10,631. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE RECORDED ON A TIMELY BASIS IN THE MINUTES OF THEIR MEETINGS. |
| PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS/ KEY EMPLOYEES | FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CREDIT UNION APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL SUBORDINATE OFFICERS OF THE CREDIT UNION. CONSISTENT WITH ALL OTHER CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEE POSITIONS, THE CREDIT UNION FOLLOWS A COMPENSATION SYSTEM THAT ASSIGNS A POSITION GRADE AND SALARY RANGE FOR EACH POSITION. AT LEAST BI-ANNUALLY, INDEPENDENT BENCHMARK DATA FROM AT LEAST TWO SOURCES IS OBTAINED. BASED ON THE MEDIAN OF THE BLENDED BENCHMARKS, POSITIONS ARE ASSIGNED TO A SALARY GRADE. FOR SUBORDINATE OFFICERS, COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE ESTABLISHED SALARY GRADE. ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CREDIT UNION, INCLUDING THE OFFICERS SUBORDINATE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BASE PAY AS WELL AS A VARIABLE PAY BONUS BASED ON THE ATTAINMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, WHICH INCLUDE MEMBER SATISFACTION, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. THE VARIABLE PAY POTENTIAL BONUS POOL FUNDS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS SUBORDINATE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PARTICIPATE IN THE BONUS POOL BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND SALARY GRADE. THE OFFICERS SUBORDINATE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECEIVE THE SAME LIFE, MEDICAL, AND DENTAL INSURANCE, AND 401(K) BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CREDIT UNION. |
| Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CREDIT UNION'S PUBLIC WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE CREDIT UNION ON THE INTERNAL INTRANET AND IS REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THEM ANNUALLY. |
| BOARD COMPENSATION POLICY | FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (D) | AS A CONVENIENCE TO UW CREDIT UNION, AND TO MINIMIZE THE CREDIT UNION'S ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN RELATED TO PROCESSING AND PAYING INCIDENTAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES SUCH AS TELEPHONE, LOCAL MILEAGE, PARKING, COPYING, POSTAGE, AND SUPPLIES ASSOCIATED WITH DUTIES OF THE BOARD DIRECTOR POSITIONS, THE BOARD HAS IMPLEMENTED A POLICY OF PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSE. DIRECTORS ARE REIMBURSED $75 PER MONTH FOR AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF $900 PER DIRECTOR. |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 | MORTGAGE MARKET HEDGING VALUATION - 2265071; |
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