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 3 | ON AUGUST 1, 2013, THE COMPANY'S PRESIDENT BECAME AN EMPLOYEE OF CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC, AND BEGAN PROVIDING EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE COMPANY. THE COMPANY ALSO BEGAN RECEIVING FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAME LLC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE CONSISTING OF MEMBERS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP A PERSON MUST:(I) RECEIVE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE FROM THE COOPERATIVE, AS SUCH PHRASE IS DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD; (II) RESIDE IN THE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE AREA, AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD; AND (III) PROVIDE A CONTINUING OR PERIODIC COMMUNICATIONS REVENUE STREAM FOR THE COOPERATIVE. ANY TWO PERSONS WHO OCCUPY THE SAME HOUSEHOLD, MAY APPLY FOR A JOINT MEMBERSHIP AND, SUBJECT TO THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE) MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR SUCH MEMBERSHIP UPON APPLICATION BY BOTH PARTIES. ANY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL APPLY EQUALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE HOLDERS OF A JOINT MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ELECTED BY VOTE. NO MEMBER MAY HOLD MORE THAN ONE MEMBERSHIP IN THE COOPERATIVE. EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CAUSE TO BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL BALLOT ANY QUESTIONS TO BE VOTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS INCLUDING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. THE BALLOT MAY BE CAST ONLY IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WHICH IS AUTHENTICATED BY THE MEMBER'S SIGNATURE. A VOTE SO CAST SHALL BE COUNTED AS IF THE MEMBER WERE PRESENT AND VOTING IN PERSON. AN ELECTION COMMITTEE OF NOT LESS THAN THREE (3) PERSONS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, TO INSURE VALIDATION OF THE MAILED BALLOTS. THE ELECTION COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS SHALL BE FINAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | CHANGES TO BYLAWS OR CORPORATE POLICIES GO TO THE VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COOPERATIVE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY INTERNAL STAFF PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES AND TOP MANAGEMENT IS DETERMINED THROUGH COMPARABILITY DATA INCLUDING INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEYS. COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS PART OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC; THE LLC PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE COMPANY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | CORPORATE OPERATIONS 638,564. NONREG EXPENSES 228,302. PROPERTY TAXES 225,817. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | NET OTHER CAPITAL CREDIT ACTIVITY - ESCHEATED CAPITAL CREDITS -15,387. NET MEMBERSHIP DECREASE -198. |
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