| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | Credit Unions are owned by its members. Each member has 1 share equaling the same value of other member's share. Each member, over the age of 18 and has an account in good standing with the credit union receives 1 voting ballot for election of officers and other credit union business requiring membership voting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Each year at the credit union's annual meeting, any board member whose term has expired may be nominated for re-election of the open position. In addition, no more than 60days prior to annual meeting, members in good standing and over the age of 18 may be nominated to run for the open position. Each member over the age of 18 and in good standing has the right to vote for the open seats on the board of directors. Voting is confidential and by ballot. Ballots are counted by credit union members and in the presence of a minimum of 1 credit union employee. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Form 990 is completed and reviewed by the CEO prior to submission to the IRS. The information used to produce and populate the 990 has previously been verified for accuracy by an independent auditing firm. The credit union is subject to state examinations by the Commonwealth of VA and the NCUA. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | The credit union's board approved conflict of interest policy states that employees and any credit union volunteer must state a conflict of interest prior to a transaction or vote. Employees and volunteers are educated on the policy on a regular basis and understand the importance of avoiding and/or stating a conflict of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The Board of Directors has a Personnel Committee made up of the Board's Executive Board (Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer). Prior to the board meeting, the Personnel Committee meets with the CEO to discuss all employee wages/bonuses/COLA and other aspects of employee benefits. The committee will amend/concur with the recommendations and then present to the full board for approval. The CEO compensation is discussed by the committee and presented to the board during an Executive Session without the CEO present. The board reviews wage and salary information from the collective credit union data to examine the fairness and equality of pay. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 | Financial reports are prepared monthly and posted for member review. Detailed reports are presented to the board monthly. Other information can be produced and discussed upon request. Any information such as a specific wage or benefit that are deemed private or sensitive will only be shared with appointed/approved individuals. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Credit union financial reports are displayed monthly for membership review. Specific questions can be answered by the CEO. 990 information is prepared from the same financial statements viewable by the membership. Policies can be discussed with membership and Sr Management but copies are not given out. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Change in Member Account Balances (Member Equity); Change in Other Comprehensive Income (Employee Prepaid Retirement Funding); 2023 - CECL Requirement per NCUA - adoption allowed 1x charge straight to CECL Phase-In Retained Earnings and then for 3 years following the 2023 adoption of CECL, 1/3 of the CECL Phase-In RE would be posted against the credit union's retained earnings. |
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