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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | The By-laws were updated in Fiscal Year 2024. Article III, Section 2 was updated from 9 to 7 directors to be elected from districts in which they reside. The following statement was also added: Young leader designees may also serve additional two consecutive one-year terms. Once a Young Leader board member has served for three total years, they will vacate the board as a young leader representative, but are eligible to run for an "at-large or "district" position and are eligible for three consecutive, three-year terms. Young Leader board members are not eligible to become officers while they are a member of the board as "Young Leaders". Article III, Section 4 was updated from 4 to 5 Industry Representatives shall be appointed to Board of Directors. Article III, Section 5 was updated from 9 to 7 total districts. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | Any person who is an actual producer of soybeans, or is interested in the production, use, improvement or the marketing of soybeans in South Dakota may become a member upon payment of annual dues. Any resident of the State of South Dakota who is a member of the American Soybean Association shall be a member of this corporation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | This is an association with members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Each membership is entitled to one vote on each matter at any meeting of the members including the election of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b | There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Operations Manager in detail before it is presented to the full board of directors of the SD Soybean Association. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The conflict of interest policy covers board members, officers, and members of a committee with governing board delegated powers. The board makes a determination of whether there is a conflict of interest and if so, implements the procedure for evaluating the issue or transaction involved. The board member, officer, or committee member with the conflict must refrain from voting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Financial statements are available at the annual meeting in December. Financial statements and other documents are also available in the office upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VII | The executive director is compensated through South Dakota Soybean Association. However, the majority of his or her time is spent working for Soybean Research & Promotion Council. The Council reimburses the association for the executive director's salary and benefit expense. Total compensation and benefits reimbursed by the Council for Jerome Schmitz, executive director for the calendar year ended within the tax year was $34,179 and $2,972 respectively. The amount reported on part VII includes only the portion of salary and benefit attributable to Jerome's work for the association. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 24e | Board Expenses 20,459. Reimbursement for Expenses Related 19,148. Shop Talk Expense 13,363. SDSA Misc Expenses 4,228. |
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