Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Members are the 32 NFL clubs. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members have authority to appoint and remove the Management Council President. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Major business transactions and other decisions are subject to the approval of at least 75% of the 32 NFL member clubs per the NFL Constitution and By-Laws. Other significant decisions must be approved by various committees made up of NFL club members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | 990 reviewed and approved by the Commissioner and CFO, as well as 2 directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Reviewed by requiring employees to complete annual corporate compliance questionnaire, as well as through regular internal audit process. In addition, corporate compliance personnel are present to monitor compliance and to make determinations and answer questions for transactions where conflicts could arise. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The Management Council President, who also serves as National Football League Commissioner, does not receive separate compensation for serving as president of the Management Council. His overall NFL compensation is governed by a services contract between the Commissioner and the National Football League. Terms of the contract were reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee, which is made up of a group of NFL club owners. Additional compensation is governed under the terms of the contract, and subject to the annual review and approval of the Compensation Committee. The compensation of the Commissioner, as well as its CFO (who also is not separately compensated for serving as CFO of the Management Council) was determined by multiple factors, such as the use of an independent compensation consultant and reviewing the compensation of the chief executives of other sports and entertainment organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | See above description for response to 15a with respect to CFO. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | N/A |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Postretirement Benefit Liability Adjustment = $39080 |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v4.0 |