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, Line 6 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | CRE'S MEMBERS DO NOT POSSESS THE KINDS OF RIGHTS OUTLINED IN PART VI, LINE 6 OF THE 990 INSTRUCTIONS. AS SUCH, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CHECKED "NO" TO THE QUESTIONS ON LINES 6-7B. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B | OTHER THAN THE CEO, THE COMPANY DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MADE UP OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED BY THIS COMMITTEE TO HELP DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE BASE SALARY, BONUS, OTHER CASH COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS OF THE CEO AND APPROVES THE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENT THERETO. THE LAST TIME THIS PROCESS WAS COMPLETED WAS IN 2006 WHEN THE CURRENT CEO'S CONTRACT WAS NEGOTIATED. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED ON A TIMELY BASIS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE CEO HAS A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WHICH IS USED IN PART TO DETERMINE ANY CHANGES IN PAY (EX. BONUSES AND MERIT INCREASES). THE CEO COMPENSATION FOR THE 2014 TAX YEAR WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN APRIL, 2014. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body | The organization does not have any committees that act on the behalf of the governing body so this question has been intentionally marked no. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | The CRE Form 990 is reviewed and discussed by telephone conference with the current CRE Budget & Finance Committee, charged by CRE Bylaws with responsibility for the management and review of CRE financial matters, and the Executive Committee before filing. Because of the large size of the full Board of Directors, we feel a more meaningful, and hence more productive, discussion would result with a smaller yet more senior subgroup of the full Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | On an annual basis, the Officers and Directors receive a copy of the Conflict of Interest policy, and must agree to follow the rules set forth in the policy. An Officer or Director must recuse him/herself from any deliberations regarding any matter in which they have a conflict. In addition to the policy, on an annual basis, each Officer and Board member is asked to complete a Conflict of Interest questionnaire specifically designed to address potential conflicts as outlined in the Form 990. These questionnaires are reviewed by the office of the CEO for any potential conflicts of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public as appropriate on a case by case basis. Conflict of Interest policies are available upon request at any time. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ISSUED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| Software ID: | 14000329 |
| Software Version: | 2014v1.0 |