Lakewood Cemetery Association

“The board of associates of the organization select the trustees of lakewood cemetery association. Board associates are selected based on their field of knowledge/leadership, prior connection with lakewood cemetery association and board diversity.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant for management review. Once completed, the return is reviewed by the audit committee chair prior to filing. After the audit committee chair's review, a complete copy of the final form 990 is made available to the remaining board members.”

“Covered persons are covered under the policy. Covered persons include any trustee, officer, executive-level employee or non-trustee member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers. Each year, covered persons are required to sign and submit a code of conduct which includes a conflict of interest disclosure statement. Potential conflicts are discussed with the board of directors or committee considering the proposed transaction or arrangement with lakewood. After disclosure and discussion, the interested covered person shall leave the board or committee meeting so that the remaining members can vote on whether a conflict exists or whether lakewood can obtain a transaction or arrangement that would not give rise to a conflict. The board chair may appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“The president's compensation is determined by the executive committee. Comparable industry data is used as well as responses from a survey circulated among members of the entire board of directors evaluating the president's performance. The review/approval process is documented within meeting minutes. The director level compensation is reviewed and approved by the president.”

“Upon request, all governing documents are available to the public.”

“Contract labor-part time/seasonal 2,183,524.”

“Pension related changes other than net periodic pension cost 85,219.”