Minnesota Orchestral Association

“The executive committee includes the chair, the chair-elect, the immediate past chair, the president, the secretary, the treasurer, the president of wamso-minnesota orchestra volunteer association, and other voting members of the board of directors. The executive committee, subject at all times to the control and direction of the board of directors, has and exercises the authority of the board in the management of the business of the corporation in the intervals between meetings of the board.”

“Ben fowke, richard davis & chris policinski - business relationship”

“The president of the minnesota orchestral association, the president of wamso-minnesota orchestra volunteer association, the president-elect of wamso, and the president of the young people's symphony concert association are ex-officio voting directors during the terms of their offices.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the staff of the minnesota orchestral association. It was then examined by an independent accounting firm, who then reviewed it in detail with the association's audit committee. The audit committee consists entirely of board members and approved the form 990 on behalf of the entire board.”

“The governance committee of the board of directors asks each board member to review the association's conflict of interest policy and sign a disclosure form listing any possible conflicts of interest. The signed forms are reviewed and discussed by the governance committee, which decides whether a conflict of interest exists. In the event of a conflict, the director notifies the board chair of the conflict and discloses all related material information. That director may not participate in the board's discussion of the matter except to disclose material information and respond to questions. That director may not participate in the vote concerning whether to accept the contract or transaction relating to the conflict. All board meeting proceedings are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“On an annual basis, the compensation of the ceo and other key personnel is reviewed and determined by the compensation/human resources committee. In relation to compensation, the committee keeps a permanent record of proceedings, including a report and recommendations, as well as any major decisions. When there is a new contract, the finance committee of the board of directors also reviews the compensation, then recommends it for approval to the executive committee and the full board of directors. The review process was last undertaken in 2014.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are shared upon request with any entity, including individuals, foundations and corporations. The financial statements are also released to the public in a summarized version through an annual report and through the form 990, which is available on the internet.”

“Change in value of split interest agreements -113,514. Change in beneficial interest in net assets of foundation & trust 6,058,695. Pension expense 180,650.”