| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organization is a membership-based association whereby the board is elected on a cooperative, one-member, one-vote basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | The organization is a membership-based association whereby the board is elected on a cooperative, one-member, one-vote basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Organizational bylaws are subject to approval by members during the annual general meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The board of directors reviews year-end financial statements before the 990 is completed to ensure accuracy and clarity and it is informed of the filing after the filing occurs. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Members are required to disclosure any potential conflicts of interest as part of deliberations and recuse themselves from any discussion/decision related to such activities. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The Steering Committee sets the compensation and any bonuses to the executive director through in-camera deliberations which considers the agreed and completed activities for the period, the performance of those activities and the financial standing of the organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The 990 is available via public website such as Guidestar and its bylaws and financial statements are available to its members upon request and shared with its members. |
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