Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a | The Trustee may appoint a Committee to perform administrative duties with respect to the Plan and Trust and which has the overall responsibility for administering the Plan. The Committee is considered the named fiduciary for Plan investments and Plan administration for purposes of ERISA. The members of the Committee consist of Employees appointed by the Board of Black Hills Company. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Black Hills Company is considered a member of the Trust. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Black Hills Company has the power to appoint Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 is reviewed by individuals in HR, Treasury, and Tax departments of the parent company prior to filing. The documents were reviewed in their entirety prior to being signed by the Trustee and filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Discosure of potential conflicts is required by the Trust's Cod of Business Conduct and review of Related Party Transactions policies. The Trustee is required to report any potential conflicts as they arise to the VP of Governance of the related organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The governing documents, financials, and conflict of interest policy are available at blackhillscorp.com investorrelations/corporategovernance. |
| Form 990, Part VII Contact Addresses for Officers, Directors, Etc | The Northern Trust Company - 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60675. |
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