Associated Students of San Diego State University

“FORM 990, PART III, line 1: advocate for student interests, provide leadership opportunities and participate in shared governance. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: OPERATION OF STUDENT PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO APPROXIMATELY 33,000 STUDENTS. POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE PRESIDENT OF THE SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY IS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SDSU COUNCIL AND HAS DELEGATED HIS AUTHORITY TO A UNIVERSITY STAFF VIA THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S DESIGNEE TITLE. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS APPOINTED BY VIRTUE OF THEIR POSITIONS IN THE UNIVERSITY AND ALL ELECTED DESIGNEES ARE NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT. GOVERNANCE DECISIONS RESERVED TO OTHER PERSONS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: UNDER TITLE 5 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGS. SECTION 42402, THE CAMPUS PRESIDENT IS REQUIRED TO ASSURE THAT THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SDSU OPERATES IN CONFORMITY WITH POLICIES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY. THE PRESIDENT MAY DISCONTINUE ANY PROGRAM OR EXPENDITURE THAT HE OR SHE DETERMINES IS INCONSISTENT WITH THESE POLICIES.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11: the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm with information provided by management. The accounting manager and finance director reviewed the tax packages during data gathering and report assembly, reviewed the assumptions and tested them against prior years form 990. The tax packages will be rviewed at the board of directors meeting and audit committee meetings after filing the form 990 with the internal revenue service.”

“FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES EACH INTERESTED PARTY TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ALSO MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH ITS PURCHASING AND OPERATING DEPARTMENTS. THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF REVIEWS CONTRACTS AND REQUISITIONS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO RESOLVE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS INCLUDING: REPORTING ANY CONFLICTS TO THE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCIALS AFFAIRS, PROHIBITING THE INTERESTED PARTY FROM DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; MODIFYING OR REDEFINING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERESTED PARTY; OR REQUIRING THE RESIGNATION OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. It is the duty of each employee of the Associated Students of San Diego State University, to disclose to the Executive Director, in writing, any incident they believe to be a conflict of interest. Annually, A.S. directors must submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement for Senior Staff to Human Resources Prior to participating in the affairs of the ASBOD, ASCLC, ASUC or ASJAC, all student members of ASBOD are required to sign a copy of the "Director Agreement and Policy Concerning Confidentiality, Access to Proprietary Information, Liability of Directors, Eligibility to Serve and Required Duties and Responsibilities, and Conflict of Interest." The Office of the AS Executive Director shall maintain on file a current copy of each student members signed Agreement.”

“Director form 990, part vi, section b, line 15: under title 5 of the california code of regs., section 42405, the associated students of san diego state university maintains salary schedules comparable to san diego state university (a california public institution). The salary of the executive director is also subject to approval by the board of directors of the associated students of san diego state university.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19: the organization makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon request.”

“Form 990, part xii, line 1: the organization uses fund accounting as its method of accounting.”