| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | THE CREDIT UNION HAS A SINGLE CLASS OF MEMBERS WITH EQUAL RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND VOTING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | MEMBERS VOTE AND ELECT BOARD MEMBERS AT ANNUAL MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE GOVERNING BODY'S ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AS WELL AS OTHER MATTERS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION AS THEY OCCUR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE RESPECTIVE BOARD MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM ANY RELATED DISCUSSION, VOTE, OR SIMILAR ACTION ON THE MATTER. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE WHEN AN EMPLOYEE'S ACTIVITIES REPRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS APPROPRIATE TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE CEO RECEIVES A PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FROM THE ENTIRE BOARD AND THEN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR COMPENSATION BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE APPRAISAL. WAGE RANGES ARE SET BASED ON COMPENSABLE FACTORS USING DDJ MYERS (A COMPANY THAT LOOKS AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND AREA COMPENSATION SURVEYS). THIS PROCESS TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY, AND IS DOCUMENTED IN COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MINUTES. RESULTS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD, BUT THE DETAILS ARE IN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MINUTES. IN ADDITION TO DDJ MYERS, COMPARABILITY DATA WAS PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE/BOARD FROM GALLAGHER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN YEAR 2024. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR ALL "C" LEVEL EMPLOYEES, INDUSTRY SURVEYS INCLUDING GALLAGHER REPORT, CUES EXECUTIVE SALARY REPORT, AND 990 DATA ARE USED TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASED ON EMPLOYEE ROLE, EXPERIENCE, AND PERFORMANCE. THE COMPANY SALARY AND WAGE BUDGET, EXCEPT FOR CEO, IS REVIEWED/APPROVED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | MONTHLY FINANCIALS AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST AT THE CREDIT UNIONS MAIN OFFICES AT 101 N. PARK ST., TRAVERSE CITY, MI |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b | There was a consolidated audit for the twelve months ended March 31, 2025. There is no audit performed for the filing period of the 990. |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
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