Plano Symphony Orchestra Association

“The organization's bylaws provide for an annual election of directors. The election is held at the annual meeting in june of each year.”

“The finance and business oversight committee (a board of directors appointed committee) will review the form. The form 990 will also be distributed to the entire board of directors before filing the form.”

“Conflict of interest policy forms are signed annually by all directors. The executive committee reviews all conflict of interest statements with a view to minimizing the potential for any detrimental effects from conflicts and excess benefits under section 4958 of the internal revenue code. A report of all conflicts voted during the preceding year or reported by directors is forwarded to the board of directors by the executive committee with a statement of applicable exceptions for each conflict or of a finding of no conflict.”

“15a - the process used to determine compensation utilizes the annual survey data provided by the league of american orchestras (lao). Salary range comparisons are reviewed based on budget size and size of staff. Compensation is then based on performance and overall contribution as determined by the performance appraisal committee. 15b - the process used to determine compensation for utilizes the annual survey data provided by the league of american orchestras (lao). Salary range comparisons are reviewed based on budget size and size of staff. Compensation is then based on performance and overall contribution as determined by the performance appraisal committee.”

“The governing documents are available upon request”

“Artistic services: program service expenses 783,962. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 783,962.”

“Bank fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,663. Fundraising expenses 763. Total expenses 26,426. Other expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12,684. Fundraising expenses 899. Total expenses 13,583. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,845. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,845.”

“There has been no change to the process.”