Cooperstown Medical Center

“An Executive Committee may be appointed or dissolved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If so formed, the Executive Committee, in addition to the Chairman of the board and the Administrator, shall consist of the Secretary, the Treasurer, and one (1) additional member of the Board of Directors elected by the board at its first meeting after its election. The Executive Committee shall have power to transact all regular business of the Cooperstown Medical Center during the period between the meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to any prior limitations imposed by the Board and with the understanding that all matters of major importance will be referred to the Board of Directors. Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings shall be submitted to the Board, and its actions shall be subject to approval or disapproval at the next regular Board meeting.”

“Nicole Lindsey and Barbara Anderson have a business relationship. Barbara Anderson and James Halvorson have a family relationship. Gerald Stokka and Barry Getz have a family relationship.”

“The Organization has members consisting of those persons who are 18 years of age or above residing in the area served by Cooperstown Medical Center.”

“The Members elect the Board of Directors.”

“The CFO reviews the Form 990 prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. The Board of Directors also receives a copy of the Form 990 by email prior to it being filed with the IRS.”

“Each board member annually and upon hire each corporate officer, executive, department director, supervisor or other individual, duly authorized by the governing body to conduct business on behalf of Cooperstown Medical Center signs a statement which affirms that such person: 1) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; 2) has read and understands the policy; 3) has agreed to comply with the policy; 4) understands that the organization is and includes charitable organizations and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which further one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. If a conflict arises, the board will assign a disinterested person to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. The interested member is to provide information to the board, however not influence the board regarding their decision.”

“Nicole Lindsey, CEO, is an employee of Griggs County Care Center (GCCC), an unrelated organization. Nicole's compensation is determined by an agreement of both the board of directors of GCCC and the Organization. She is paid by GCCC and 30 percent of her compensation is billed by GCCC to the Organization. The CFO's, Judy Monson and Barbara Anderson, were compensated for their services to the Organization as well as for their services to Griggs County Care Center (GCCC) an unrelated organization. Their compensation was determined by an agreement between both the Organization's board of directors and that of GCCC. Thirty percent of their compensation is billed to and reimbursed by GCCC. The amounts reported in part VII represent all of their compensation including the thirty percent that is billed to GCCC.”

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

“Professional Fees: Program service expenses 153,110. Management and general expenses 75,924. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 229,034. Purchased Services: Program service expenses 482,832. Management and general expenses 223,765. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 706,597. Consultant Fees: Program service expenses 27,089. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,089.”