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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND DELAWARE ASSOCIATION IS A NON-STOCK CORPORATION, WITH 16 MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A FINAL DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY'S CODE OF ETHICS. GENERAL COUNSEL SERVES AS THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE CODE OF ETHICS. WHEN CONTACTED, THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER IS OBLIGATED TO RECORD ANY REPORT ALLEGING A VIOLATION OF THE CODE AND TO TAKE EFFECTIVE STEPS TO INVESTIGATE SUCH REPORT. PERIODICALLY, AS DETERMINED AND REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL SUBMIT A MEMORANDUM OUTLINING THE COMPLAINTS HE HAS RECEIVED FOR THAT PERIOD, THE RESULTS OF ALL INVESTIGATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ONE OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STRATEGIC PILLARS IS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STRONG HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM THAT HELPS US HIRE, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN TOP TALENT SO EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY LONG, SUCCESSFUL CAREERS WITH US. COMPENSATION THROUGH SALARY IS ONE PART OF THIS EFFORT. OUR APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO VALUE A QUALIFIED AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE THROUGH A PAY PROGRAM THAT KEEPS PACE WITH THE MARKET, IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE, SUPPORTS OUR BUSINESS NEEDS, AND COMPLIES WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. WE MAINTAIN DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING SENIOR MANAGEMENT (EXCEPT THE CEO), REVIEW THEM ANNUALLY, AND RELY ON NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SALARY SURVEYS FOR OUR AREA. THE BOARD HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE USUALLY USES A THIRD-PARTY CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN REVIEWING AND RECOMMENDING THE ANNUAL SALARY AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EACH YEAR. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL APPROVAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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