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 I, LINE 6: | VOLUNTEERS CONSIST OF NINE MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPOINTED MEMBERS, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS, AND ACTIVE MEMBERS. APPOINTED MEMBERS ARE THE DIRECTORS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHOSE BACKGROUND OR EXPERIENCE INDICATE THEY WILL SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OF THE ENTITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON APPOINTS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON POSSIBLE MERGERS OR CONSOLIDATIONS, DISSOLUTIONS, ALTERING THE CLASSES OR VOTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL REVIEW THE FORM 990. THE DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS SENT VIA EMAIL SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN REVIEW, COMMENT OR QUESTION ITEMS IF NEEDED. IF CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE DRAFT FORM 990, A FINAL VERSION WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AFTER THE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE AND BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | WASHINGTON FILMWORKS ASKS FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS TO BE COMPLETED BY EACH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER, WASHINGTON FILMWORKS EMPLOYEES AND KEY CONTRACTORS ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR, IF THEY CANNOT, OUR LAW FIRM OF RECORD DETERMINES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND A FULL REPORT IS MADE TO THE FULL BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS MUST NOT VOTE ON, APPROVE OR RECOMMEND ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH S/HE HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD MEMBER MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE FULL BOARD REVIEWS EACH STAFF MEMBER'S SALARY ANNUALLY, SOMETIMES UTILIZING A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT. NEW CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED ANNUALLY. FOR THE LAST BUDGET CYCLE THE BOARD FORMED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND COMPARED POSITIONS AND RATES WITH OTHER STATE FILM OFFICE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO A NON-PROFIT WAGE AND SALARY SURVEY GUIDE. COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS TOOK INTO ACCOUNT BOTH MARKET COMPENSATION RATES AND WHAT THE BUDGET WOULD ALLOW. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURRED IN JUNE 2014. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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