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| Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 | The Lodge is organized with Dues paying members who meet each Thursday to approve Lodge business decisions as presented by the executive committee. |
| Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a | The annual slate of officers are nominated and presented at the annual meeting to vote for approval of new officers and trustees |
| Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b | Management and governance policies and procedures are contained in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) annotated statutes and local bylaws administered by lodge officers subject to approval by lodge members. |
| Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 | Form 990 review process includes distributing copies of the form to officers and trustees via board packet after completion of the form by contracted CPA or Treasurer. The 990 is then discussed and approved at the next trustee meeting or, if time is short discussion and approval concensus is obtained via phone or e-mail prior to filing Form 990 each year. |
| Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c | As outlined in the BPOE Elks Grand Lodge statutes local bylaws and House Rules, Monitored by local lodge officers. |
| CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a | Compensation process for top officials and/or top management review and approval process per BPOE annotated statutes and local bylaws under IRS froup exemption 1156. Typically only the secretary receives minimal compensation for the duties performend. |
| Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b | Compensation for employee and officers is set by the board of trustees utilizing comparable wage data for similar local positions is reviewed at least annually, and is approved by the Board of Trustees prior ro any hiring of wage increases. |
| Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 | Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available by advance appointment at the office location , Governance and operating policies and procedyres are available at BPOE of the USA website. www.elks.org |
| List of other expenses Part IX line 24e | Miscellaneous Expenses |
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