Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ANY ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED TO DO COMMERCIAL BANKING, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, OR CREDIT UNION BUSINESS, AND WHOSE DEPOSITORS' ACCOUNTS ARE INSURED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OR ANY INSTRUMENTALITY THEREOF OR BY A PRIVATE ENTITY (PENDING BOARD APPROVAL) CAN APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. BOTH AFFILIATE MEMBERS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME VOTING RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATION; HOWEVER, NO MORE THAN 25% OF THE BOARD CAN BE MADE UP OF AFFILIATE MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING PRIMARILY BY PROXY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | AT THE ANNUAL MEETING MEMBERS RATIFY AND APPROVE ANY PURCHASES, CONTRACTS, AND NEW MEMBERS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. MOST OF THE VOTING IS DONE BY PROXY, SOLICITED PRIOR TO THE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | UPON COMPLETION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AT A BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING. AT THE MEETING, THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE TAX RETURN AND ARE FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS OR ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION REGARDING ANY TOPIC COVERED IN THE RETURN. ONCE THE GOVERNING BODY HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE FORM 990, THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST REVIEW AND SIGN THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL COMPLETE PERIODIC REVIEWS OF COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE SURE THAT NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST HAVE DEVELOPED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EACH EMPLOYEE'S HOURLY WAGE OR SALARY IS REVIEWED, AT A MINIMUM, ANNUALLY IN CONJUCTION WITH GOAL STATUS REVIEW (JUNE FOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES AND SEPTEMBER FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). INCREASES IN SALARY ARE DETERMINED ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE, ADHERENCE TO ORGANIZATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND THE EMPLOYEE'S ABILITY TO ACHIEVE OR EXCEED PERFORMANCE GOALS AS DETAILED IN JOB DESCRIPTIONS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND MAKES A SALARY RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED ON THE GOAL STATUS REVIEEW AND REVIEW OF COMPARABLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MARKET SALARIES. ONCE IT IS APPROVED, THE BOARD PRESIDENT MEETS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REVIEWS ALL INFORMATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS ALL EMPLOYEE SALARIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | NO CHANGES HAVE OCCURED IN THE PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEARS. |
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