Blue Ridge Power Agency

“Blue ridge power agency has member cooperatives, not stockholders”

“Board directors appoint members of the personnel and compensation committee and the finance and audit committee.”

“Yes, governing body decisions are subject to approval by the members.”

“Based on information provided by management, the 990 was prepared by the cpa firm that is also responsible for the review. The draft form 990 was reviewed by the organization's senior management. Copies of the final 990 were provided to the board members before filing.”

“Under the terms of the agency's comprehensive conflict of interest policy, all members of the board of directors, officers, and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. All individuals who are required to complete the conflict of interest form are also required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to any transaction on an ongoing basis. If any conflicts arise, that individual is prohibited from participating in any deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.”

“The personnel committee of the organization reviews the performance of the general manager and with the use of performance measurements and comparable compensation data, recommends to the board of directors, a compensation package for the general manager.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request whereas financial information is available to the public on the website of the agency.”

“Engineering consulting: program service expenses 1,346,982. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,346,982. Other consulting: program service expenses 35,008. Management and general expenses -59,430. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -24,422. General manager consulting: program service expenses 59,430. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,430.”

“There have been no changes to the process.”