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 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, HOLD OFFICE, AND SERVE AS COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | A NOMINATING COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF FIVE MEMBERS, IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SOLICITS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP FOR NOMINEES. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SELECTS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNLESS OTHER NOMINEES EXIST; IN WHICH CASE AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE NOT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS. HOWEVER, AMENDMENTS TO REPEAL OF THE BYLAWS REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO, TREASURER AND CFO. THE FORM 990 IS THEN FURNISHED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON WHICH THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. EACH BOARD MEETING INCLUDES AN AGENDA ITEM WHERE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ASKED IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES TO THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. IF SO, A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE WOULD BE SIGNED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | UPON HIRING, THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABILITY DATA. MINUTES OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ARE MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE COUNSEL. MERIT AND BONUS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND HR DIRECTOR USING COMPARABILITY DATA. |
| 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. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
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