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 COMPANY IS A MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION WITH MEMBERS. THE VOTING MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS MADE BY THE THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP VOTE. THE MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE A SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROFITS OR RECEIVE EXCESS DUES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | THERE IS ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE TO ELECT DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | VOTING MEMBERS ELECT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS, AND TO VOTE ON ANY OTHER ACTIONS THAT REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND UPDATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The Board chairperson prepares the annual performance review of the CEO in consultation with board members. A written employment contract is maintained. An independent compensation consultant is used in the deliberation process. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The CEO performs annual reviews of staff members and recommends compensation changes to the board for approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |