Northern Maine General

“The Form 990 is initially reviewed internally by the CEO and other applicable members of the Organization. A copy of the Form 990 is then provided to the Board for their review and approval prior to filing. The Form 990 is filed only after review and approval of the Board has taken place.”

“Members must represent the interests of Northern Maine General and its consumers. Members must avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest with respect to their fiduciary responsibilities. a. There must be no self-dealing or conduct of private business or personal services between any board member and the corporation except as procedurally controlled to assure openness, competitive opportunity and equal access to information. b. When the Board is to decide upon an issue, about which a member has an unavoidable conflict of interest, that member shall declare such interest and absent herself or himself without comment from not only the vote, but also from the deliberation. Such declaration and abstention shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. c. A Trustee believing that there may be an undisclosed conflict of interest, may call upon another Trustee to disclose that interest. If there is a disagreement as to whether there is a conflict, the issue will be discussed by the Board and a vote taken on whether an actual conflict exists. The decision of this vote shall be binding. d. Members must not use their positions, on the Board, to obtain employment with the corporation for themselves, family members or close associates. e. Members will annually disclose their involvements with other organizations, with vendors, or any other associations which might produce a conflict.”

“On an annual basis, the board of directors conduct an evaluation of the CEO. The chair of the board tabulates the results of the evaluations and presents the results to the board. The chair also compiles compensation comparability data and presents the findings to the full board. The board then reviews the data compiled by the chair. The CEO's compensation is voted upon and approved by the board of directors.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The Organization does not make its financial statements available to the public.”

“Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Northern Maine General P.O. Box 310 Eagle Lake, ME 04739-0310 EIN 01-0262323 Northern Maine General is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n).”