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PART X, LINE 2: The Library must recognize the tax benefit associated with tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not that the position will not be sustained. The Library does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it has not recorded any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Library has filed for and received income tax exemptions in the jurisdictions where it is required to do so. Additionally, the Library has filed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 tax returns as required, and all other applicable returns in jurisdictions where so required. The Library is subject to routine audits by a taxing authority. As of June 30, 2021, the Library was not subject to any examination by a taxing authority. 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A DRAFT FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND THEN PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL, WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO COMMENT OR MAKE INQUIRY BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE COMPLETED BY OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, UPON APPOINTMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE POLICY ALSO REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE DISCLOSURE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT THAT MAY ARISE. A TRUSTEE NOT DEEMED INDEPENDENT, BASED UPON ANNUAL DISCLOSURES OR OTHER DISCLOSURE, MAY NOT BE PRESENT FOR, VOTE, OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN THE BUSINESS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR BOARD BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE; NOR CAN SUCH A TRUSTEE PARTICIPATE IN ANY BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT. WILLFUL AND KNOWING VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY BY EMPLOYEES OR TRUSTEES CAN RESULT IN DISCIPLINE UP TO AND INCLUDING SUSPENSION, DISCHARGE, OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15a: BOTH AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY BY A THIRD PARTY AND AN INTERNAL COMPENSATION ANALYSIS ARE USED AS THE BASIS TO BENCHMARK THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION. THESE REPORTS INCLUDE CURRENT MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA, SURVEYS AND IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZES. PURSUANT TO THE BY-LAWS, THE LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND OTHER KEY EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN ARTICLE V, SECTION 4, OF THESE BY-LAWS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE PURSUANT TO THE LIBRARY'S BY-LAWS. THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: THE SALARIES OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS BASED ON A COMPENSATION PROGRAM USING SALARY GRADES DESIGNED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. THE SALARY RANGES ARE REVIEWED REGULARLY AND UPDATED AS NEEDED BY THE CONSULTANT TO ENSURE MARKET COMPETITIVE SALARIES FOR ALL NON-UNION EMPLOYEES. THESE RANGES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE LIBRARY'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE, AS WELL AS GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE AS WELL AS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, AND SCHEDULE J, PART II ALL INDIVIDUALS LISTED ARE COMPENSATED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. 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