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THE ASSOCIATION -- THROUGH ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS, CONFERENCES, AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF -- SHARES A COMMITMENT TO: - THE COLLEGIATE MODEL OF ATHLETICS, IN WHICH THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN COMPETING IN COLLEGE SPORTS ARE STUDENTS FIRST WHO CHOOSE TO PLAY SPORTS AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE - THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP - THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN BOTH ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS - THE SUPPORTING ROLE COLLEGE SPORTS PLAYS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION MISSION, IN ENHANCING THE SENSE OF CAMPUS COMMUNITY, AND IN STRENGTHENING THE IDENTITY OF MEMBER SCHOOLS - AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE THAT FOSTERS EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATORS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS - RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CAMPUSES - PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP OF COLLEGE SPORTS AT THE CAMPUS, CONFERENCE AND NATIONAL LEVELS WITH DIALOGUE INCLUDING STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES, ATHLETICS DIRECTORS, FACULTY MEMBERS AND OTHER CAMPUS AND ATHLETICS PERSONNEL |
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THE NCAA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE ACTIVE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND VOTING CONFERENCES ARE THE ULTIMATE VOICE IN ALL ASSOCIATION DECISIONS. |
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE SENIOR GOVERNING BODY OF THE NCAA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE DRAWN FROM THE DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS THE DIVISION II AND III PRESIDENTS' COUNCILS. THE MEMBERS OF THE DIVISION I BOARD AS WELL AS THE MEMBERS OF THE DIVISION II AND III PRESIDENTS' COUNCILS ARE SELECTED BY THE NCAA MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE DIVISIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 |
INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990 IS COMPILED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING, THE CONTROLLER AND THE CFO. IT IS THEN PREPARED AND SIGNED BY DELOITTE TAX LLP. THE COMPLETED 990, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WAS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS' FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE (SUBSET OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW BEFORE FILING. |
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THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS BY THE GOVERNANCE GROUP. EACH MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO READ THE POLICY AND SIGN A CERTIFICATION THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY. THE GOVERNANCE GROUP TRACKS COMPLETION ELECTRONICALLY AND EMAILS REMINDERS TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE POLICY. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS TO THE GOVERNANCE AREA. GOVERNANCE WILL THEN REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON WHO WILL FOLLOW UP WITH THE COMMITTEE MEMBER AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS BASED ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE NCAA ALSO HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES. THE POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND IS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE COMPANY'S INTRANET. ADDITIONALLY, ENFORCEMENT OF THE POLICY IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY AND TRACKED ELECTRONICALLY. AS PART OF THE PROCESS, EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH A LINK TO A CERTIFICATION MODULE. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN TO A WEBSITE THAT DESCRIBES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF CONFLICTS THAT EMPLOYEES MAY CONFRONT. EMPLOYEES ARE THEN REQUIRED TO ACKOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND THAT THEY AGREE THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY VIOLATE THE POLICY. IF AN EMPLOYEE IS AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. AN EMAIL IS THEN SENT TO THE NCAA MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WHO WILL FOLLOW UP WITH THE EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING THE MATTER. UPON COMPLETION OF THE ON-LINE CERTIFICATION, A CONFIRMATION IS AUTOMATICALLY ROUTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES WHO TRACK EMPLOYEE COMPLETION. COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED BY EVERY NCAA EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY. |
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THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NCAA SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A BROAD COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR NCAA EXECUTIVES. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM TO REGULARLY REVIEW EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON MARKET DATA AND TRENDS. A PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO ENSURE THE NCAA REMAINS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS LAW. |
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GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE ANNUAL REPORT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ARE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
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WHITE RIVER STATE PARK ANNUAL OCCUPANCY EXPENSE -4,885,482. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.