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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUP BASIN RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Employer identification number

47-0765915

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
New Program Services	Form 990, Part III, line 2	A native plant preservation and pollination grant was facilitated by Loup Basin RD & D Council in 2012-2013.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6	The Loup Basin RC & D Council has 76 sponsors and is an open-membership council. The sponsors include counties, communities, Natural Resource Districts, organizations, and individuals. Representatives of these entities provide direction and leadership to identify and address the area's needs. Each member in good standing with dues paid to date, is entitled to on vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Communicating with its constituents is very important to the Loup Basin RC & D Council. The Council accomplishes this through its website - www.loupbasinrcd.net, publishing a monthly newsletter sent to over 300 entities, and a bi-monthly radio broadcast. Additionally, news releases are used to promote specific events or activities.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a	An annual meeting of the Council is held in September to receive a "State of the Area report" to elect officers for the Executive Committee and to adopt a budget and plan of work for the coming year. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS is by vote of the members present at the annual meeting previously announced through radio and internet.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b	Approval of a majority of members is necessary for the changing of the By-Laws.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11	Forms 990EZ or 990 are reviewed by the Board of Directors and signed by the President of the Board.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c	Item 11 of the Bylaws: Conflict of Interest Definition: A conflict between the private interest and the official responsibilities; of a member of the Executive Board or any committee shall constitute a "Conflict of Interest". A member of the Executive Committee or any committee shall not vote on any matter, which would involve a "Conflict of Interest. "Conflict of Interest" shall preclude involvement in any decision whereby the member stands to receive direct personal gain. The audit committee reviews all bids and transactions to determine that there is no conflict of interest within the organization.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a	Item 9 of the Bylaws: The Council will be responsible for providing guidance to the Loup Basin RC & D Coordinator selected by the United States Department of Agriculture. Supervision will come from Natural Resources Conservation Service.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18	THE FORM 990EZ AND FORM 990 COPIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
	Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19	Loup Basin Resource Conservation and Development publishes it's Area Plan on it's website www.loupbasinrcd.net.

Identifier

Return Reference

Explanation

New Program Services

Form 990, Part III, line 2

A native plant preservation and pollination grant was facilitated by Loup Basin RD & D Council in 2012-2013.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

The Loup Basin RC & D Council has 76 sponsors and is an open-membership council. The sponsors include counties, communities, Natural Resource Districts, organizations, and individuals. Representatives of these entities provide direction and leadership to identify and address the area's needs. Each member in good standing with dues paid to date, is entitled to on vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Communicating with its constituents is very important to the Loup Basin RC & D Council. The Council accomplishes this through its website - www.loupbasinrcd.net, publishing a monthly newsletter sent to over 300 entities, and a bi-monthly radio broadcast. Additionally, news releases are used to promote specific events or activities.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a

An annual meeting of the Council is held in September to receive a "State of the Area report" to elect officers for the Executive Committee and to adopt a budget and plan of work for the coming year. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS is by vote of the members present at the annual meeting previously announced through radio and internet.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b

Approval of a majority of members is necessary for the changing of the By-Laws.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

Forms 990EZ or 990 are reviewed by the Board of Directors and signed by the President of the Board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c

Item 11 of the Bylaws: Conflict of Interest Definition: A conflict between the private interest and the official responsibilities; of a member of the Executive Board or any committee shall constitute a "Conflict of Interest". A member of the Executive Committee or any committee shall not vote on any matter, which would involve a "Conflict of Interest. "Conflict of Interest" shall preclude involvement in any decision whereby the member stands to receive direct personal gain. The audit committee reviews all bids and transactions to determine that there is no conflict of interest within the organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a

Item 9 of the Bylaws: The Council will be responsible for providing guidance to the Loup Basin RC & D Coordinator selected by the United States Department of Agriculture. Supervision will come from Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

THE FORM 990EZ AND FORM 990 COPIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Loup Basin Resource Conservation and Development publishes it's Area Plan on it's website www.loupbasinrcd.net.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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