Bethesda Payroll Services Inc

“The articles of incorporation were amended during the fiscal year to add two voting members to the board of directors. Such changes are effective october 1, 2017.”

“The organization has one sole member, bethesda health, inc., a florida not-for-profit organization.”

“Bethesda health, inc. Approves the members of the governing body.”

“Any of the following significant organizational or operational changes would be subject to approval by the sole member of the corporation which is bethesda health, inc.: 1) adopt a plan of dissolution of the corporation 2) authorizing the corporation to engage in, or enter into, any transaction providing for the sale, mortgage or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation; 3) adopting a plan of reorganization or the merger or consolidation of the corporation with another entity; 4) appointing or removing the attorneys or independent auditors of the corporation; 5) appointing or removing the trustees, 6) adopting or amending the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the corporation; 7) adopting or permitting any changes to any strategic master plans or policies of the corporation. 8) authorizing the acquisition, sale, transfer, or other disposition of any assets except in ordinary course of business; 9) authorizing the filing of any petition in bankruptcy; 10) adopting marketing and business strategies for the corporation.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. The instructions indicate when this question is not applicable it should be answered "no". Therefore form 990, part vi, line 8b is answered "no".”

“The chief financial officer of the organization reviews the form 990 and all required supporting schedules. The form 990 is then provided to the board of the trustees of the organization for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organizations conflict of interest policy covers any trustee, director, officer or member of any committee of the board with board delegated powers. The individuals covered under the policy are required to disclose annually any conflict of interest. The chairman of the board and the internal audit division of bethesda health continuously review and monitor all conflicts of interest noted by individuals covered under the policy. Any individual who has a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the governing body deliberations and decision in the transactions.”

“The board of trustees of bethesda health, inc. Annually appoints the president/ceo to a one-year term and establishes and approves the compensation of the president/ceo. The board of trustees of bethesda health, inc. Periodically engages an independent outside professional compensation firm to review compensation and benefit levels of the president and chief financial officer of bethesda health, inc. The consulting firm works independently of management and reports the information directly to the trustees of bethesda health, inc. For the officer's positions. The consulting firm provides detailed compensation and benefit data for comparably sized healthcare organizations on a regional and national basis based on the compensation philosophy of the board of trustees of bethesda health, inc. As it relates to the market in general and on specific compensation levels noted. As the result of the consulting engagement, the board of trustees of bethesda health, inc. Sets the compensation and benefits of the positions noted above. The process was undertaken in the year ended september 30, 2017. The process and decisions are documented in the board minutes. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the other officers of the organization are subject to bethesda health's annual employee review process. The vice president of humaan resources recommends to the president/ceo of bethesda health, inc. Compensation and benefit levels. The vice president of human resources periodically engages an independent outside professional compensation firm to review compensation and benefit levels of this and other management level positions. The consulting firm works independently of management and provides detailed compensation and benefit data for comparably sized healthcare organizations on a regional and national basis based on the compensation philosophy of the board of trustees of bethesda health as it relates to the market in general and on specific compensation levels noted. As the result of the consulting engagement, the president/ceo of bethesda health, inc. Sets the compensation and benefits for the other officers. The process was undertaken for the year ended september 30, 2017. The process and decisions are documented in the employee files. The compensation of the chief financial officer is determined by the board of trustees of bethesda health, inc. As described in the narrative for form 990, part vi, line 15a.”

“The governing documents of the organization, its conflict of interest policy, and its financial statements are available on request. Depending on the quantity of the request a minimal fee may apply.”