| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 |
THE TWELVE-MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS, WHO ARE ALL MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (NBM). THE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE NBM AND PERFORM DUTIES OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS, AS DEEMED EXPEDIENT. THE COMMITTEE HAS CHARGE OF ALL INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE AS WELL AS THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS CONCERNING THE BUSINESS OF THE SOCIETY. IT ALSO MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE BUDGET TO THE NBM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 |
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS IN THE NATIONAL SOCIETY THROUGH A CHAPTER OR AS A MEMBER-AT-LARGE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, EVERY THREE YEARS. ELECTIONS FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS FOR OTHER NBM POSITIONS ARE HELD ANNUALLY ON A ROTATING BASIS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. OTHER HONORARY OFFICERS ARE ALSO ELECTED BY MEMBERS AT CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
VOTING MEMBERS (STATE AND CHAPTER REGENTS AND DELEGATES) AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, VOTE BY BALLOT UPON QUESTIONS INVOLVING NEW PROJECTS OR SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS. 300 VOTING MEMBERS CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
THE DETAILED REVIEW OF FORM 990 WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE CONTROLLER. THE FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
MANAGEMENT AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONITOR PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL NATIONAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERS, AS WELL AS COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN. THOSE COVERED UNDER THE POLICY HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST. ANY DISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTERESTS ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH THEN DECIDES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION/ARRANGEMENT. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ALSO QUESTIONS ANY NBM MEMBER WHO MAY HAVE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES SUCH FAILURE TOOK PLACE, IT IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY OR CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT GENERAL APPROVES ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. A COMPREHENSIVE SALARY STUDY IS CONDUCTED EVERY THREE YEARS. COMPARABILITY DATA IS OBTAINED AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY." |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON THE MEMBERS WEBSITE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AS PART OF THE MEMBER HANDBOOK TO ANYONE WHO VISITS NSDAR HEADQUARTERS. |
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THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.