Alatrust Credit Union

“The credit union amended its bylaws during 2018. Significant changes are as follows. (1) article v section 1.c - deadline for nominations by petition extended to 35 days after the after members notification of the nominating committee's initial nominations. (2) article vi section 1 - language added excluding current and former employees of the credit union, and their family members, from serving on the board of directors, except in the office of president. (3) article ix section 1 - language added excluding former employees of the credit union, and family members of current and former employees of the credit union from serving on the supervisory committee.”

“Alabama banking code, section 5-17-5 states that, "credit union membership shall consist of the incorporators and such other persons as may be elected to membership and who subscribe to at least one share and pay the initial installment thereon and the entrance fee. Organizations, incorporated or otherwise, composed for the most part of the same general group as the credit union membership may be members. Credit union organization shall be limited to groups, of both large and small membership, having a common bond of occupation or association or to groups within a well-defined neighborhood, community or rural district." the membership of alatrust credit union was established to provide a variety of financial services to its members, who are employees of the public schools located in jefferson, calhoun, walker, and talladega counties and their relatives. The credit union's field of membership also includes selected employee groups and individuals that reside in these counties. As of december 31, 2018, the credit union had membership and provided services to approximately 12,016 members.”

“The board of directors are elected by the credit union's membership at the annual meeting. The credit union's bylaws govern the election procedures. The terms of the board of directors, as set by the bylaws, are 3 years and are staggered so that an equal number expire at each annual meeting. Prior to the annual meeting, the board chairman appoints a nominating committee to nominate a candidate for each vacancy. Nominations may also be made by petition. Election by the membership is performed through written ballots, unless there is only one nominee. All elections are determined by a plurality vote.”

“The following types of decisions are subject to approval by the credit union's members: dissolution and merger decisions, election and termination of board members, election and termination of supervisory committee members, and conversion from state to federal charter.”

“Management performs a review of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Compensation for the credit union's ceo is reviewed annually by the board of directors. To determine the ceo's salary, the board considers among other things, published peer salary guides/data and the credit union's financial condition and results of operations. The ceo sets the compensation of the vice president and the vice president sets the salaries of all other employee based on similar guidelines.”

“The credit union makes its governing documents available to the public upon request. The credit union's financial statements can be found on the website of the ncua at ncua.gov.”

“Change in other comprehensive income for pension plan 339,775.”

“On an annual basis, the alabama credit union administration and/or the national credit union administration perform a regulatory examination of the financial statements and safety and soundness of the credit union. Additionally, the credit union's financial statements are audited by an independent accountant as of december 31 each year.”

“The credit union has a supervisory committee that is responsible for ensuring that the board of directors and management of the credit union - (1)meet required financial reporting objectives and (2) establish practices and procedures sufficient to safeguard members' assets. This includes overseeing the annual financial statement audit and the selection of the independent auditor/accountant.”