Hawaii Opera Theatre

“Robert b. Bunn, co-counsel and director, and frances "patsy" b. Bunn, director, have a family relationship.”

“Substantive changes to hawaii opera theatre's bylaws adopted by the board of directors on 10/28/2020: - change in number of board members to 12-50, down from 15-72 - addition of term limits: directors elected after 10/28/2020 may serve for up to two three-year terms, then must rotate off the board for at least one year - number of meetings changed to "at least four times per year", down from "at least six times per year" - quorum for director meetings increased to 1/3 of the total directors, up from 25% - removed the steering committee; replaced with the option for an executive committee - removed specific mention of all committees except for three required committees: governance; finance & audit; and executive evaluation - added the requirement that all committees have a charter approved by the full board”

“The organization has members.”

“The organization has members which elect new board directors at the annual meeting via personal attendance.”

“The bylaws explain the process by which members can elect or remove board directors.”

“After the form 990 has been prepared by a certified public accounting firm, both management and the board treasurer reviewed this form 990. It then was sent to the board of directors for its review.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all officers, directors, and employees. Such persons are required to inform the chairman of the board of directors of any potential conflict of interest as soon as it is identified as such. Any such person will then be excused from taking any further action related to the potential conflict unless the board of directors, after full disclosure, finds that there is no material conflict of interest.”

“Compensation for the general director is reviewed by the executive evaluation committee using comparability data from other opera and performing arts companies similar in size and complexity. This process is documented in the personnel file and/or meeting minutes. This annual evaluation process is done within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year, and the committee recommendations are presented to the board for approval.”

“The form 990 and audited financial statements are available on the hot website at hawaiiopera.org. The form 990 is also available on the websites of the state of hawaii tax & charities division, guidestar and charity navigator. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and form 990 are also available at the organization's office upon request.”

“No change in process from prior year.”