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 IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. A MEMBER MAY HAVE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS BUT ONLY ONE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE FOLLOWING ACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE: 1. DISSOLUTION/LIQUIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE; 2. MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION; 3. THE DISPOSAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE COOPERATIVE ASSETS; 4. BY-LAW CHANGES; 5. EXPULSION OF MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B | COMMITTEES DO NOT HAVE BROAD AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | MANAGEMENT PRESENTS A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE POLICIES OUTLINED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTION OR SITUATION THAT MIGHT VIOLATE THE POLICY TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE BOARD AND THE GENERAL MANAGER USE A COMPENSATION SURVEY WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S OTHER EMPLOYEES THAT MEET THE DEFINITION OF OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE, IF ANY. THE SURVEY INCLUDES SALARIES FROM SIMILAR COOPERATIVES THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO AND THE NATION. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED FOR DETERMINING OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THE COMPENSATION PROCEDURE FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER'S COMPENSATION INCLUDES AN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN IN 2014. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE COOPERATIVE WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO ANY MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | PATRONAGE CAPITAL RETIREMENTS -145,976. OTHER CHANGE IN EQUITY -494. ALLOCATION OF 2014 MARGINS IN 2015 5,844,938. |
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