Walla Walla University

“Any action taken at the meeting of the board of trustees, or any committee thereof, must be consented to by voice vote or in writing, and a record of all actions are filed with the record of the minutes of the board.”

“John mcvay is a compensated employee of walla walla university and is therefore considered a non-independent board member.”

“The constituent members of wwu are members of the sda church in good and regular standing and consist of the following: a. The members of the executive committee of the north pacific union conference of sdas; b. The members of the executive committee of the general conference in attendance at the constituent membership meeting; c. The board of trustees of the university; and d. The delegates duly and regularly elected, appointed, or selected to any regularly called session of the north pacific union conference of sdas, according to the adopted and established rules and regulations thereof.”

“Over half the members of the board of trustees are to be elected by the constituent members of wwu. The other members derive their membership on the board of trustees based on holding positions of employment within the seventh-day adventist church organization (including one representative from adventist health).”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and reviewed by the controller and cfo. A copy of form 990 excluding schedule b donor information is reviewed by the finance and facilities committee of the board before filing. This copy is also made available to the entire board via electronic means prior to filing.”

“All trustees, officers, and employees of the organization have a duty to be free from the influence of any conflicting interest. Board members and officers are required to sign a conflict of interest declaration annually disclosing any financial interest or family/business relationship that would compete or conflict with the interests of the university. In the event of any conflict or potential conflict of interest, individuals agree to notify the university in writing and appropriate measures will be taken, including recusal from voting.”

“The university follows the compensation guidelines provided by the north american division of the general conference of seventh-day adventists.”

“The university follows the compensation guidelines provided by the north american division of the general conference of seventh-day adventists.”

“The governing articles, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and tax returns of walla walla university may be reviewed at the office of the president at 204 south college ave, college place, wa. In addition, the financial statements and tax returns are made available to the public online at: https://www.wallawalla.edu/resources/accounting/wwu-financial-reports/. The university does not share its governing documents and conflict of interest policy with the public except for a bonafide business purpose. To request access to these documents, please contact 509-527-2402.”

“Actuarial adjustment - 986741;”