MDI Government Service Inc.

“The executive committee consists of the chair of the board, vice chair, treasurer and past chair. The executive committee has all of the powers of the board of directors if action is required between meetings of the board of directors.”

“Within the by-laws for all 4 legal companies, article ii section 6 -a director who serves as board chair or a committee chair may have their term extended by one year due to extenuating circumstances upon a majority vote of the directors with the director in question abstaining from such vote. In addition, the vice chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.”

“The directors elected to the board of directors of minnesota diversified industries, inc., mdi commercial services, and mdi hired hands, all related organizations, are also elected to the board of directors of mdi government services.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 will be reviewed and approved by the finance & audit committee prior to filing.”

“The policy is brought to the attention of the board of directors at least annually at a regular meeting and recorded in the minutes of such meeting. Board members have specifically agreed to disclosure of any potential conflict of interest relating to the subject matter of a meeting of the board of directors or a committee on which they serve, and withdrawal from such meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the subject matter that results in the potential conflict of interest. Additionally each board member signs a conflict of interest statement.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Mdi government services is one of four related nonprofit corporations, which also include minnesota diversified industries, inc.; mdi commercial services; and mdi hired hands. These nonprofit corporations work together to serve people with disabilities by offering inclusive employment opportunities and services. The organizations file separate form 990's with the irs each year. The separate form 990's each present only a piece of the organizations' programs, and should be viewed in conjunction with one another to understand the actual operations as a whole. We recommend that the reader of the form 990's also review the consolidated financial statements of mdi, inc. And affiliates, which provide the most meaningful financial representation of the organizations. The financial statements are posted on our website, www.mdi.org, and are available upon request.”

“Mdi is a social enterprise operating with a workforce of both individuals with disabilities and without disabilities. Individuals with disabilities develop skills with support and training, gaining work experience while earning competitive wages and benefits. Placement or advancement of these individuals with disabilities in meaningful competitive employment inside or outside of the company is inherent in our mission. Mdi also offers work and training programs for schools, county and rehabilitation agencies in the community. Mdi's vision is to grow the number of jobs for individuals with and without disabilities to 1,000 by the end of fy2020.”