| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | Any person, firm, association, corporation or body politic or subdivision thereof may become a member in Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. by A) Filing a written application for membership therein, B) Agreeing to purchase electric energy from the Cooperative, C) Agreeing to comply with and be bound by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Cooperative and any rules and regulations adopted by the board of directors, and D) Paying the membership fee. No member may hold more than one membership in the Cooperative, and no membership in the Cooperative shall be transferable. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Cooperative's Board of Directors appoints a nominating committee made up of Co-op members (none are on the board). The Nominating Committee meets at least once per year. Each Nominating Committee Member is responsible to attempt to present at least two candidates to run for seats up for election. Per the Bylaws, Candidates may also be nominated by petition. All Candidates are then voted on by the Members in attendance at the annual meeting and by any proxies received prior to or at the meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Board decisions are passed by a majority vote of Board Members. Any proposed Bylaw changes are voted on by the members at the next annual meeting of the members in accordance with the Cooperative Bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | All directors receive a draft copy of the completed Form 990 and are asked to provide changes/corrections which are documented in board meeting minutes. The final completed Form 990 is provided to the Cooperative's independent auditor for submission to the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The Board of Directors reviews, discusses, and resolves conflicts on an ongoing basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Board of Directors meet to discuss proposed compensation increases. Recommendations are passed by a majority vote of the board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Cooperative shall produce the documents upon receipt of a written request of the public. The Cooperative keeps a record of the written request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 24e | CONSUMER ACCOUNTS EXPENSE 537,997. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL 473,560. CUSTOMER SERVICES & INFORMATION 162,214. DIRECTOR'S EXPENSES 74,290. MEMBERSHIP DUES 26,847. DONATIONS 2,603. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | MEMBERSHIPS ISSUED 7,100. GAIN ON EARLY RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS 131,659. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR |
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