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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ENSURES THAT ALL STUDENT ATHLETES SELECTED TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS ADHERE TO THE STATED REQUIREMENTS PER THE GRANT. THE ENTITY ADHERE'S TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: 1. A STUDENT ATHLETE IS LIMITED UP TO $850 ASSISTANCE PER ACADEMIC YEAR OR LESS AS DEEMED BY THE INSTITUTION. 2. UNLESS THERE IS AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PROCESSED ON A MONTHLY BASIS. 3. RECEIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES. 4. ALL RECEIPTS FOR MONIES DISBURSED MUST BE TURNED IN AND KEPT ON FILE WITH THE INSTITUTION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT RECEIPTS WILL RESULT IN STUDENT ATHLETE'S ACCOUNT BEING ASSESSED. IN ADDITION, MONIES RECEIVED MUST BE USED FOR THE APPROVED PURPOSE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>When establishing the compensation of employees, the Commissioner makes recommendation to the Council annually in May regarding the percentage of increase for the staff which is inclusive of the Commissioner annual increment. The Council Compensation Committee recommends the length of the Commissioner contract, any bonus deferred compensation, and other financial regarding the Commissioner fiscal package to the full council for approval.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS REVIEWED FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES, QUESTIONS, AND CONCERNS BY THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. UPON ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING SUCH ITEMS OF CONCERN THE 990 IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED FOR FILING BY THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THERE IS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR INTERESTED OFFICER MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF HIS OR HER MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE CONFLICTS COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT BY THE BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS: AFTER THE DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE CONFLICTS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. NEITHER THE BOARD NOR ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL VOTE UPON ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN DISCLOSED BY AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CONFLICTS COMMITTEE HAS ADDRESSED THE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FOR MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A REFERRAL TO THE CONFLICTS COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED WHERE THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR FULLY DISCLOSES TO THE BOARD HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ABSTAINS FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE BOARD?S CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>When establishing the compensation of employees, the Commissioner makes recommendation to the Council annually in May regarding the percentage of increase for the staff which is inclusive of the Commissioner annual increment. The Council Compensation Committee recommends the length of the Commissioner contract, any bonus deferred compensation, and other financial regarding the Commissioner fiscal package to the full council for approval.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS' GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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