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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THIS IS AN ASSOCIATION THAT HAS MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS MAY ELECT A DESIGNATED NUMBER OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SOCIETY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | CERTAIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. THESE POLICIES ARE DETAILED IN THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO SIGNING THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUAL DISCLOSURE: EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THIS FORM ASKS MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR FAMILIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD CONFLICT WITH THEIR DUTIES AT KCMS. ONGOING MONITORING: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO DISCLOSE ANY NEW CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. TO FACILITATE THIS, THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS ON THE AGENDA (AS A LINK) FOR ALL BOARD MEETINGS, ENSURING IT IS REGULARLY REVIEWED AND ADDRESSED ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. BOARD REVIEW AND RECUSAL: IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE SITUATION TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT IS CONFIRMED, THE BOARD MEMBER INVOLVED IS ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS RELATED TO THE MATTER. DOCUMENTATION AND TRANSPARENCY: ALL DISCLOSURES AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO MANAGE CONFLICTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. THIS TRANSPARENCY HELPS MAINTAIN TRUST AND ENSURES ALL ACTIONS ARE RECORDED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. POLICY REVIEW AND TRAINING: THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED REGULARLY TO ENSURE IT REMAINS EFFECTIVE. ADDITIONALLY, BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR AUTHORIZED MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | DOCUMENTS MAY BE PROVIDED IF REQUESTED. |
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