| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part IV, Line 6 | The credit union is comprised of a single class of approximately 8000 member owners each of which has equal rights in ownership, governance, and voting rights at the annula meeting with the exception of the member owners who are elected to the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | Membership is made up of approximately 8000 member owners. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | The member owners of the credit union have the authority to elect the members of the Board of Directors for 3 year terms om aa rotating basis. Candidates are elected by a simple plurality vote. The Board of Directors appoints volunteers to the Supervisory Audit Committee which can suspend Board Members and call a special meeting of the members to evaluate the issue and vote either to dismiss or reinstate the Board Member. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Changing the governing documents (By-laws) must be approved by the member owners after having been approved by the Board of Directors and the regulatory agency. Approvals occur when a simple majority of the members vote to approve at the annual meeting or at a special meeting for that purpose. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Prior to filing with the IRS , a copy of the IRS Form 990 and related schedules are reviewed by the CEO including confirmation of the accuracy of every answer and oversight to appropriate changes. Upon completion of the CEO's review, the forms are reviewed and voted on at the Board Meeting prior to transmission to the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Board Members and officers annually complete a survey related to loans, business relationships and family members that could or do create a conflict of interest. These are summarized and maintained in a document present at each board meeting. Conflicts of interest are determined by a review of the potential conflicts by the CEO and Board of Directors. If a conflict exists, the conflicted Board Member is excluded from the discussion and votes related to any potential or existing conflict of interest If the conflict is determined to be intentional the Board Member will be suspended subject to member fismissal. All legal remedies would be considered. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The process used to set the CEO's salary is based on a comparison to comparable sized credit unions using information obtained by the Executive Committee. Compensation is presented to the full board for approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The credit union By-laws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statements my be reviewed by appointment at the main office. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | This represents the change in market value of equity securities. |
| Software ID: | 23018249 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |