| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee |
The Executive Committee supervises the operation of the Museum in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Committee also approves all temporary and/or traveling exhibitions presented by the Museum President and staff. The Executive Committee annually approves a written statement of purpose which each sub-committee must maintain and follow. The Executive Committee consists of the Chairman, Immediate Past Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, President of the Museum Guild, President of the Museum and respective chairs of the following committees: Accessions/De-accessions and Collections, Exhibits, Education and Community Outreach. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et |
Laurie Morian and S. Reed Morian have a family relationship.Ernie H. Cockrell and Ernie D. Cockrell II have a family relationship. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
An independent CPA firm prepares the return. The CFO & CEO review the return with a partner of the CPA firm. A copy of the approved form is provided to all Board members prior to filing with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
HMNS Board members and senior management staff are required to complete a questionnaire annually which discloses any interests that might result in or have the appearance of a conflict of interest. They must also remove themselves from any participation in the particular activity or negotiation or face disciplinary action. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
The Compensation Committee comprised of board members determines the compensation of the CEO, Executive Director & top management officials based on comparable data from comparable institutions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
See above for process followed for individuals described in question 15b. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
Available to the public upon request. |
| Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases |
Retrospective adjustment in adopting ASU 2014-09 = -$2295400 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.