Advanced Technology International

“ATI's committees do not act on behalf of the governing body. All recommendations are taken to the board for vote. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, ATI'S CEO, CFO AND CONTROLLER REVIEW THE 990 IN DETAIL. IT IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.”

“Advanced technology international (ati) officers and board directors are required to execute annually an annual statement regarding conflict of interest policy affirming that they have read and understood the conflict of interest policy for ati officers and directors and the ati ethics and compliance handbook. In addition, each director and officer is to complete, expeditiously, the disclosure of potential significant conflict of interest form when a specific potential conflict exists and disclose any such potential conflicts of interest to the governing board or committee for review. Ati key employees are required to submit an annual disclosure form identifying potential areas of conflict with the vp of human resources. Key employee potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by hr; if the initial determination concludes that a potential for conflict of interest under the policy does exist, it is then referred to ati's president who will ensure it is reviewed by the ati board of directors. In addition, ati has implemented an organizational ethics and compliance program which applies to all employees and board members.”

“Advanced technology international (ati) is a fully controlled affiliate of analytic services, inc. (anser). Compensation for ati's employees, including that of officers and key employees, is set by ati's board of directors. Ati engages an independent consultant who advises the ati board of directors regarding comparable industry compensation information for the officers and key employees of ati. Compensation is reviewed by the board of directors annually; reviews include benchmarking against industry data to ensure competitiveness and reasonableness of compensation at all levels of the organization.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and detailed financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

“Advanced Technology International (ATI) is organized exclusively to lessen the burdens of government and for such charitable, educational, and scientific purposes as will qualify it for exemption from federal income tax as an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986. Within the scope of the foregoing, the specific and exclusive purpose of the Corporation is to operate for the benefit of, perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes (each within the meaning of IRC Section 509(a)(3) of Analytic Services Inc. ("ANSER"), a nonprofit public-service research organization exempt from tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a)(2). The Corporation is authorized (A) to facilitate collaboration among government agencies, academia, and industry in order to identify technology solutions that contribute to operational and cost efficiencies. (B) To take and hold by bequest, devise, gift, grant, purchase, lease or otherwise any property, real, personal, tangible or intangible, or any undivided interest therein, without limitation as to amount or value; to sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of any such property and any interest therein and to invest, reinvest or deal with the principal or the income thereof in such manner as, in the judgment of the directors, will best promote the purposes of the Corporation without limitation, except such limitations, if any, as may be contained in the instrument under which such property is received, the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Corporation, or any laws applicable thereto. (C) To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purpose or in advancement thereof within the general powers enumerated in The South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1994 (or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent law).”

“Advanced Technology International (ATI) is organized exclusively to lessen the burdens of government and for such charitable, educational, and scientific purposes as will qualify it for exemption from federal income tax as an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986. Within the scope of the foregoing, the specific and exclusive purpose of the Corporation is to operate for the benefit of, perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes (each within the meaning of IRC Section 509(a)(3) of Analytic Services Inc. ("ANSER"), a nonprofit public-service research organization exempt from tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a)(2). The Corporation is authorized (A) to facilitate collaboration among government agencies, academia, and industry in order to identify technology solutions that contribute to operational and cost efficiencies. (B) To take and hold by bequest, devise, gift, grant, purchase, lease or otherwise any property, real, personal, tangible or intangible, or any undivided interest therein, without limitation as to amount or value; to sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of any such property and any interest therein and to invest, reinvest or deal with the principal or the income thereof in such manner as, in the judgment of the directors, will best promote the purposes of the Corporation without limitation, except such limitations, if any, as may be contained in the instrument under which such property is received, the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Corporation, or any laws applicable thereto. (C) To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purpose or in advancement thereof within the general powers enumerated in The South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1994 (or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent law). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (I) The Corporation has not been formed for pecuniary profit or financial gain, and no part of the assets, income, or profits of the Corporation is or shall be distributable to, or inure to the benefit of, its directors or officers except to the extent permitted under the laws of South Carolina relating to nonprofit corporations and the applicable provisions of the IRC governing income tax exempt organizations. (II) No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. (III) The funds or assets of the Corporation shall not be distributed or otherwise made available to any organization or entity other than Analytic Services, Inc., unless such funds or assets are transferred or exchanged in return for goods or services of equal value in furtherance of the Corporation's specific and exclusive purpose to support Analytic Services, Inc.; and (IV) The Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by (a) a corporation exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3); or (b) a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under IRC Section 170(c).”