Linton Hospital

“The Executive Committee consists of the President, ex officio, as Chairman, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and one (1) member, at large, of the Board of Directors elected by the Board of Directors at the same time as the election of officers. The Executive Committee has the power to transact all regular business of the Corporation during the interim between the meeting of the Board of Directors, provided any action taken does not conflict with the policies and expressed wishes of the Board of Directors.”

“The Form 990 is distributed to all board members. It is reviewed by the CFO and Board before it is filed with the IRS.”

“Officers and directors review the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Management is responsible for honoring and enforcing the conflict of interest policy. Individuals with a conflict do not participate in any discussion regarding a known conflict and Directors do not vote on the matter.”

“The Board of Directors determines and approves the compensation for the CEO. In determining the CEO's compensation, current compensation and added responsibilities and duties are taken into account along with the percentage of his compensation each facility would have to pay. The results of the North Dakota Hospital Association annual survey is used to determine compensation for the CEO. Documentation is provided in the board minutes and personnel file. Compensation review and adjustments are done annually. The CFO's compensation is reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis. The North Dakota Hospital Association's annual survey is used for comparability data. The CEO submits the compensation adjustment into the budget which goes to the board to approve. Documentation is provided in the personnel file.”

“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Management is responsible for honoring these requests.”

“Lukas Fischer, CEO, is employed by and received W-2 compensation from Linton Hospital for providing CEO services to both Linton Hospital and Wishek Hospital Clinic Association. Wishek Hospital Clinic Association had a management services agreement with Linton Hospital. Wishek Hospital Clinic Association reimbursed Linton Hospital a portion of his compensation for his services of supervising the management, administration, and operation of Wishek Hospital Clinic Association.”

“Contracted Service: Program service expenses 916,079. Management and general expenses 180,574. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,096,653. Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 85,996. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 85,996. Other Fees: Program service expenses 120,147. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 120,147.”