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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE MEMBER (CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY). |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT. THE FORM WAS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT WAS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY THE POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTERESTS WHICH COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE COVERED PERSONS ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCLOSING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ANY CONFLICT THAT COULD ARISE. WHEN A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE CONFLICTED PERSON MUST ABSTAIN FROM ANY BOARD VOTE REGARDING THE SPECIFIC ISSUE IF A DIRECTOR; AND ANY BUSINESS DECISION MADE REGARDING THE TRANSACTION IF AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE. AREAS SPECIFICALLY EVALUATED FOR CONFLICT ARE PURCHASING (INVENTORY, CONSULTANTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OFFICE EQUIPMENT), SPECIAL PRICING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS, AND GRANT AWARDS. IF IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER OR NOT A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE MATTER WILL BE BROUGHT TO COUNSEL FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE DETERMINATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THERE IS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WHO DETERMINE, REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIES ON COMPARABILITY DATA AND DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | LOAN SETTLEMENT EXPENSE -1,000,000. |
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