Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc

“Robert j. Heckert, lillie lewis and bashar naser have a business relationship with each other, as they are all employed by christus southern new mexico.”

“Any patron or friend of otero county hospital association may become a member of the foundation board by making application for such membership to the board of directors for the foundation and by payment of such annual dues as may be designated annually by the board of directors. Any person who becomes a member of the foundation board shall be issued a certificate showing such membership with the effective dates for previously paid dues, if any are required. Christus southern new mexico is a member of the foundation.”

“On january 1, 2024, and throughout the calendar year the foundation board consisted of eight (8) members. Four (4) of these were appointed by the csnm board and one (1) of these members is the ceo of csnm. These four members are considered "continuing members". The remaining four members are elected at the annual meetings for staggered three year terms and are considered "rotating members". The by-laws provide that the board shall number not less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15) directors. The board shall consist of the chairman of the board of directors of csnm, the ceo of csnm, the cfo of csnm, not more than five (5) additional members of the board of directors of csnm, and at least two (2) but not more than seven (7) additional community representatives. This board structure is intended to promote control by csnm, the supported organization, over the foundation. Any individual 21 years of age or older who has demonstrated awareness and support for the purposes and objectives of the corporation shall be eligible to be selected as a community representative director.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside party and then made available to the board members for their review prior to filing.”

“Upon notification, the governing documents and financial records are made available at a predetermined time and at the place of record.”

“The foundation has three (3) standing committees. The executive committee is composed of the president, vice president and secretary and may act on behalf of the foundation in any matter when the board of directors is not in session, reporting to the board of directors for the ratification of its action. The president shall serve as chair. The executive committee shall serve as the audit committee and the ethics committee for the foundation. The nominating committee is appointed at the annual meeting and is composed of at least three (3) directors, one (1) of whom shall be designated chairman of the committee. The committee shall review the performance of the individual directors and officers of the foundation and report same to the board of directors of csnm at least annually. They shall also recommend to the board of directors of csnm candidates for election as directors of the foundation. The investment committee is composed of at least three (3) directors appointed by the president and its purpose is to oversee the assets of the foundation and make recommendations regarding same to the board of directors.”