Utilities Technology Council

“The organization has members. Core members have the right to vote for the members of the governing body who will serve as officers. Associate members do not have a right to vote in governance decisions.”

“The chairs of the utc divisions, councils, and committees are appointed by the chair of the utc board of directors and become members of the board of directors.”

“During the annual conference utc has a membership meeting in which officer candidates recommended by the nominating committee are voted into office by core members. However, members can nominate other candidates from the floor to be voted on for vacant officer positions.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by vice president of finance, the chief executive officer, and the audit committee. Then it is reviewed by the board of directors or executive committee on behalf of the board of directors and then filed to reporting authority. The form 990 is posted to the board portal for access by all board members prior to the form being filed with the reporting authority.”

“Utc collects a signed conflict of interest form annually from each board member and staff and from any new board members and staff. Twice annually utc's general counsel requests updates only for changes to conflict of interest forms on file.”

“The compensation for utc's ceo is governed by a contract that is annually reviewed and approved by the executive committee based on the executive's performance evaluation and information on comparable salaries for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions. Evaluation form and letter are kept on file.”

“Copies of utc's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Professional services:professional consultants 371,393. Professional services: it and website services 199,036.”

“Utc's audit committee is responsible for oversight of the audit of the annual financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”