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, Section A, Line 7a | Credit unions are member owned. Charters read that each member, age 18 and over, has the right to 1 vote when electing the board of directors. An eligible voting member, if agreed, may be presented to the board for the purpose of running for a seat on the board. Every member is considered on the same policies, guidelines and requirements when applying for loans, draft accounts and other credit union services. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Form 990 is reviewed by the CEO prior to submission to the IRS. The information used to produce and populate the 990 has been previously audited by an independent audit firm. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Board, management and staff adhere to the policy guidelines for conflict of interest. In the event of a conflict of interest arises, a board member will abstain from voting or an employee will have management approve the situation prior to conducting a transaction. Board, management and staff are responsible to report any conflict of interest prior to voting or acting on the situation. If not reported but discovered by management, appropriate actions will be taken to resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring in the future. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The board appoints a Wage and Compensation Committee from within the board. Prior to the committee meeting, the CEO meets with senior management and discusses bonuses/raises/COLA and all other aspects of wage/benefits for employees. The CEO then takes the recommendations to the committee. The committee will amend/concur with the recommendations and then present to the board for the vote approval. The CEO compensation is discussed by the wage and compensation committee and then presented to the board during Executive Session. The board reviews wage and salary info from credit union data to examine the fairness and equality of pay. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Financials are posted monthly at the credit union for member review. Detailed reports are presented and discussed with the board of directors at monthly board meetings. Other financial information can be produced or discussed upon request. Any information which is considered private or sensitive will only be shared with appropriate individuals. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other changes in the net assets or fund balances - this change represents the increase in member equity/member deposits held at the credit union |
| Software ID: | 15000352 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |