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 | A dues paying facility member has a voting right to vote for the election of the Board of Directors. Those members that have not paid their dues are suspended and lose their right to vote in any general membership meeting where a membership vote is needed for a decision. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | A dues paying facility member has a voting right to vote for the election of the Board of Directors. Those members that have not paid their dues are suspended and lose their right to vote in any general membership meeting where a membership vote is needed for a decision. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Only two representatives of a controlled group may be on the Board. Each member facility eligible to vote will cast one ballot for each officer's position. They may also vote in december on the proposed budget. The Board of Directors is authorized to levy dues and special assessments against member facilities and business affiliates. Vacancies on the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority vote of the Board at its next meeting by a special election. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | A copy of the Form 990 is circulated to the Executive Committee for comment prior to filing the return. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | On an annual basis the conflict of interest policy is provided to the Board Members. The policy discusses what a conflict of interest is and how it should be disclosed to the Board. At that time, the Board signs a disclosure statement and lists any conflict of interest that may exist. The disclosure statement also notifies the Board Members that it must be updated anytime a conflict of interest occurs. The Board Member will not vote on any matters invloving the conflict of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Executive Vice President's salary and other compensation is determined by the Executive Committee and a contract is drawn up by Murtha Cullina, usually for three years. The remaining three staff memebers' salary increases, as a rule, are determined by the Executive Vice President, along with bonuses and other compensation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The information is made available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Rounding 2. |
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