Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | THE ORGANIZATION IS A COOPERATIVE FORMED TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE CHANGES IN THE BY-LAWS. MEMBERS RECEIVE A SHARE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S PROFITS THROUGH THE APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF PATORNAGE CAPITAL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL MEMBERS. A MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | MEMBERS VOTE TO APPROVE CHANGES IN THE BYLAWS AND TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ANY CHANGES IN THE GENERAL MANAGER'S COMPENSATION. SALARY SURVEYS ARE USED IN THE DELIBERATION PROCESS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | ALL CHANGES IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARY SURVEYS ARE USED IN THE DELIBERATION PROCESS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | BY-LAWS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE RURALITE PUBLICATION. |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | 2012 NET MARGINS ALLOCATED TO MEMBERS = $1273545 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP & OTHER EQUITY = $15424 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | PATRONAGE RETIRED = -$551146 |
| PART I, LINE 14 AND PART IX LINE 4 - BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS | THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES ON LINE 4. THE COOPERATIVE HAS ALLOCATED 100% OF ITS 2013 MARGINS AS PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS TO ITS MEMBERS AND REPORTED THIS AMOUNT ON LINE 4. THE COOPERATIVE'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOLLOWS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) WHICH DO NOT REPORT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS AS AN EXPENSE; AS SUCH, THE 2013 MARGINS ARE ALSO RECORDED AS A RECONCILING ITEM ON SCHEDULE D PART XIII OF THE FORM 990. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |