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 6 | THERE ARE REGULAR MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, EDUCATION MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT MEMBERS. ANY INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY THAT CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCES MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR EQUIPMENT, OR RENDERS TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A 'REGULAR MEMBER'. ANY INDIVIDUAL AND ANY CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY (OTHER THAN AN "EDUCATION MEMBERS" OR A "GOVERNMENT MEMBER") THAT EITHER (A) PROVIDES SERVICES FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES IN (I) COMMERCIAL OR INVESTMENT BANKING OR INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, (II) VENTURE CAPITAL, (III) REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT OR LEASING, (IV) ACCOUNTING, (V) LEGAL COUNSELING, (VI) PUBLIC AFFAIRS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, INVESTOR RELATIONS, ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR MARKET RESEARCH (VII) CONSULTING, MANAGEMENT, PERSONNEL SEARCH OR TEMPORARY STAFFING, OR (VII) OTHER FIELDS USEFUL TO BIOTECHNOLOGY OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES; OR (B) IS ORGANIZED PRIMARILY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALES REPRESENTATION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME AN "ASSOCIATE MEMBER". ANY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, OR THAT QUALIFIES UNDER SECTION 170(B)(I)(A)(II) OF THE CODE, ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME AN "EDUCATION MEMBER". ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION OR OTHER AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY THAT IS NOT PRIMARILY AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND THAT CONDUCTS RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A "GOVERNMENT MEMBER". |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | EACH REGULAR MEMBER WILL HAVE ONE VOTE ON ANY MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, EDUCATION MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO VOTE AT MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS. AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGS REGULAR MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ELECT DIRECTORS TO SUCCEED THE DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE AS OF THE DATE OF SUCH ANNUAL MEETING AND MAY TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS LAWFULLY BEFORE THEM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE INITIAL REVIEW OF THE 990 IS CONDUCTED BY THE CONTROLLER. UPON COMPLETION IT IS FORWARDED TO THE CEO AND THEN PASSED ALONG TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. IT IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HIGHLIGHTING AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES ITS REVIEW AND COMMUNICATES TO TCM'S MANAGEMENT THAT THE 990 CAN BE FINALIZED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS FORWARDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. IT MUST BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE NEW AND THE EXISTING DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES (NON CEO) IS TYPICALLY DETERMINED BY THE CEO. ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO COMPENSATION LEVELS MAY BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS ALWAYS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PERIODICALLY, COMPENSATION STUDIES ARE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE IF TCM'S COMPENSATION IS COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | TCM MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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