United Hospital District Inc

“The Organization has an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition, the CEO is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive Committee. The Chair of the Board of Directors is the Chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business of the Organization in intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors.”

“The Board of Directors consists of no fewer than seven and no more than fifteen members. Three "District Directors" are appointed by the United Hospital District Board of Directors. There can be up to two "At-Large Directors" who are elected by the Board of Directors but need not be residents of the Geographic Service Area. There is one Ex Officio director, who is the physician serving as the Chief of Medical Staff of the hospital. The remaining members of the Board of Directors are "Area Directors" who are elected by the Board of Directors of this corporation and must be residents of the Geographic Service Area. The Geographic Service Area means all of the cities and townships comprising the District, plus any additional area contained within the lowest number of contiguous zip codes from which the hospital drew at least 75 percent of its inpatients during the previous fiscal year.”

“The CFO reviews the Form 990 and a copy is provided to the board members prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy in place which covers the officers and board members of the organization. Potential conflicts are reviewed and determined by the CEO and board chair. If an individual has a conflict of interest, they are asked to abstain from voting on the conflicting issue.”

“CEO: The Executive Committee of the Board reviews salary surveys from the Minnesota Hospital Association in determining the salary for the CEO. Other officers: Similarly to the CEO, the results of the salary survey from the Minnesota Hospital Association is used in determining the salary for the remaining officers. The CEO approves these increases in compensation.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not made available to the public.”

“Outside Consultants/Purchased Srvcs: Program service expenses 7,547,594. Management and general expenses 217,570. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,765,164. Other Fees: Program service expenses 567,695. Management and general expenses 480,069. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,047,764.”