| PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: ================= In the fall of 2006, The Federalist Society launched the State Courts Project, now known as External Affairs. This initiative is designed to spark robust public debate about the role of the state supreme courts as well as to motivate opinion leaders, the press, and the general public to be more informed about and interested in issues of judicial selection. The State Courts Project has expanded substantially since its launch, and The Federalist Society is now creating unprecedented levels of thoughtful public debate about the role of the state supreme courts and state attorneys general. GENERAL PROGRAM: ================ PROVIDES FOR OTHER INCIDENTAL ACTIVITIES USEFUL TO LAWYERS, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND OTHERS. LAWYERS ACTIVITIES: =================== While many of our efforts are focused on changing the intellectual climate in the legal academy, we know the importance of supporting ideas outside the ivory tower as well. Debates and discussions at 75 cities across the country help our members to develop their knowledge of traditional legal principles. SYMPOSIUM AND CONFERENCE: ========================= A PROGRAM OF SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS AT WHICH DISTINGUISHED LEGAL SCHOLARS GAVE LECTURES AND ENGAGED IN DEBATES AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. THE EVENTS HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,000 ATTENDEES. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: |
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY CONSIST OF TWO MEMBERS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MANAGE THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - REVIEW PROCESS FOR FORM 990: |
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, PRESIDENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ITS FILING. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE: |
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SOCIETY, INCLUDING SUCH INDIVIDUALS THAT SERVE ON BOARD COMMITTEES WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. If such individuals become aware of an actual or potential conflict of interest, they must disclose it promptly by following the procedures below: Employees ========== Employees should report any actual or potential conflicts to their supervisor, or to the President or the Vice President and Director of Finance. The President, or his designee, will review the situation and decide what, if any, actions should be taken in response. Directors, Officers and Key Employees (as defined in 990 instructions) ====================================================================== Directors, Officers and Key Employees (as designated under the Form 990 rules) should promptly notify the President or the Chairman of the Board if they become aware of an actual or potential conflict of interest; whether it involves the person or someone else associated with the Society. The President should promptly notify the Chairman of the Board or the Chair of the audit committee of any actual or potential conflict of interest. The Board of Directors, or its designee, reviews actual or potential conflicts of interest involving directors, officers and key employees to determine appropriate steps to manage or resolve situations that may raise conflicts. If there is uncertainty about whether an actual or potential conflict of interest exists, the Board of Directors will consider the matter and make a determination. Additional Procedures Specific to Directors ------------------------------------------- Where a director has a conflict of interest involving a matter that comes before the Board of Directors or a Board committee, the procedures below apply: 1. the director may not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at the meeting, even where applicable law permits this. 2. the director must disclose his or her interest in the matter to the other members of the board of directors or board committee, and describe all material facts related to the matter. if the director has a confidentiality obligation that prevents him or her from disclosing any material facts, they must disclosue such obligation. 3. the director may answer factual questions from other directors and staff and may briefly state his or her position on the matter. 4. the director must recuse himself or herself from deliberations on the matter. 5. the director will abstain from voting on the matter and will not be present during voting. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A/15B-REVIEW PROCESS OF OFFICER COMPENSATION: |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL AUTHORIZE A REVIEW (LAST CONDUCTED IN 2014) BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT TO BE COMPLETED IN TIME FOR THE FULL BOARD TO REVIEW DURING ITS ANNUAL MEETING AT WHICH THE BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS APPROVED. THE ANNUAL REVIEW SHOULD CONSIDER THE INTELLECTUAL RIGOR OF THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY'S PROGRAMS AND THEIR INFLUENCE IN LEGAL ACADEMIA AND PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES, THE FUNDRAISING SUCCESS OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THE PROJECTED REVENUE FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR, AND THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF THE FEDeRALIST SOCIETY STAFF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS PROGRAMMING. THE REVIEW SHALL ALSO CONSIDER THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR, APPROPRIATE NATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND SEEK TO MAINTAIN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION THAT IS COMPARABLE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THEIR AVERAGE LEVELS OF COMPENSATION, REVENUE AND ASSETS. The Compensation Committee also reviewS the compensation levels set by the President for the Federalist Society staff. the Board of Directors PROVIDES AUTHORITY TO the President to set salary for aLL other staff of tHe Federalist Society. The President shall send a review to the Board of Directors his plaNS to adjust compensation for the Executive Vice President and other senior stAff bAsed on the excellent performANCE of the organization, taking into account compensation comparable to similar national tax-exempt organizations considering their average levels of compensation, revenue and assets. in addition, the board authorizes the president to pay any discretionary year-end bonuses to senior staff to reward strong performance, when appropriate. |
| PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES & FINANCIALS: |
ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS THEM. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:1537558 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:OTHER CONSULTING/PROF SERVICES TOTAL FEES:424901 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:POLLING TOTAL FEES:79650 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:VIDEO PRODUCTION TOTAL FEES:40436 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:TEMPORARY STAFFING TOTAL FEES:15776 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL PROCESSING TOTAL FEES:5755 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.