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, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE GRAND SECRETARY WITH THE TAX PREPARER AFTER MAKING ALL APPROPRIATE CHANGES, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA EMAIL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE GRAND SECRETARY PRESENTS THE FINAL FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRAND MASTER ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, TRUSTEE, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE PROCESS FOR SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE GRAND SECRETARY AND ALL OTHER PAID OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES BEGINS WITH THE GRAND SECRETARY AND DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY PRESENTING A PROPOSAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THE PROPOSAL IS DISCUSSED AMONGST THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SECRETARIES IN A CONVERSATIONAL DIALOGUE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT USE COMPARABLE DATA IN SETTING SALARIES, BUT RATHER THEY CONSIDER THE COST OF LIVING AND TRY TO GIVE NOMINAL COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASES AND ENSURE THAT COMPETITIVE HEALTH BENEFITS ARE BEING PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE FINAL COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND DOCUMENTS SUCH APPROVAL IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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