Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS | FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, TOTALING 325 VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDED SERVICE DURING FISCAL 2011-2012. |
| SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 | EDC AMENDED ITS BYLAWS IN MARCH 2012. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF MEMBERSHIP, WITH RIGHTS TO APPOINT 2 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 2 MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; AND THE ADDITION OF EACH CHAIR OF A STANDING ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE BOARD TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COUNCIL AND SENIOR EDC STAFF BY THE CPA PREPARING THE RETURN, PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCE COUNCIL APPROVES THE RETURN FOR FILING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | PRIOR TO A VOTE FOR ACTION BY THE EDC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT RELATED TO THE ITEM. IF A CONFLICT IS PRESENT, THEY ARE ASKED TO DISMISS THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION/VOTE. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | PRESIDENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE EACH YEAR, A COMMITTEE OF AT LEAST FOUR SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE PRESIDENTS PERFORMANCE AND RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PRESIDENTS COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CHAIRED BY THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE EDC AND SHALL INCLUDE THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE REMAINDER SHALL BE COMPOSED OF PREVIOUS CHAIRPERSONS OF THE EDC. A SALARY COMPARISON/BENCHMARK OF AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED AS REQUESTED BY THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; AT MINIMUM, EVERY 3 YEARS. CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS SHALL INCLUDE BUDGET, STAFF SIZE AND COMPETITIVE POSITION. PRIOR TO THE FIRST MEETING, A PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUESTING FEEDBACK REGARDING THE PRESIDENTS PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR. THIS WILL SERVE AS A BASIS FOR REVIEW DISCUSSIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANNUAL GOALS. RESPONSES WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR HIS DESIGNEE. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | STAFF SALARY REVIEWS STAFF SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTED BASED ON PERFORMANCE, LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SALARY COMPARISONS. THE PRESIDENT & CEO APPROVES ALL SALARIES. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CORPORATE POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE EDC'S OFFICE. |
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