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, QUESTION 3 | During part of 2013 following the termination of the Credit Union's CEO, the Credit Union contracted with Innovalysis for management services. Randall Mims was the on-site representative from Innovalysis and acted in the capacity of the organization's chief executive. In late 2013, Randall Mims was named the Credit Union's permanent CEO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6 | The Credit Union is a member owned financial cooperative that is operated for the benefit of any person who lives or works in Golden, Summit County, Clear Creek County, Gilpin County and Grand County, and various select employee groups and their families. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7A | The members of the Credit Union annually elect the Board of Directors to serve for multiple-year terms by mailing in ballots or voting at an annual meeting. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B | Various decisions made by the Board of Directors for a credit union are subject to approval by the members of the credit union as set forth in NCUA rules and regulations and applicable state regulations. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY. The Board of Directors reviews the Form 990 prior to filing in addition to a review by management of the Credit Union. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C | The Credit Union's staff, Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee annually sign a form that states that they have been given multiple policies to review, including conflict of interest. Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is monitored by individual supervisors and executive management. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A | The Board of Directors reviews the performance of the CEO based on goals that are set in the prior year. Based on the success of achieving those goals and the financial health of the Credit Union, the Board then sets the pay increase and any incentives earned for the CEO. In addition, a salary survey prepared by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) is used as a guide to set the salary. This review is done annually by the Board of Directors. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B | The CEO reviews the performance of other officers based on goals that are set in the prior year. Based on the success of achieving those goals and the financial health of the Credit Union, the CEO then sets the pay increase and any incentives earned for the other officers. In addition, the Credit union utilizes a third party compensation firm to assist in establishing pay ranges for other officers and employees based on similar positions and industry data. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 | The Credit Union's governing documents and conflict of interest policies are available for review upon request at the Credit Union. Monthly financial statements are available and on display at the Credit Union. Quarterly financial data is accessible to the public at www.ncua.gov. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:OUTSIDE SERVICES TOTAL FEES:318852 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:VISA CARD EXPENSES TOTAL FEES:267806 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL SERVICE CHARGES TOTAL FEES:158131 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:BANK SERVICE CHARGES TOTAL FEES:28265 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:RECRUITING SERVICE EXPENSE TOTAL FEES:18637 |
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