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The other officers & key employees travel via a chartered plane occasionally. Travel via First Class is limited per the policy of the organization. These costs incurred are for business purposes and are not treated as a taxable benefit. Per the Commissioner's contract, he is permitted to use a charter plane for certain personal use, which is treated and included as a taxable benefit. Part 1 - Line c Tax indemnification and gross-up payments SERP payments are grossed up and included as taxable income. Part 1 - Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plans The following individuals received a contribution in the amount indicated to their respective SERP plans: Gary Bettman, Commissioner - $800,000 William Daly, Deputy Commissioner & Secretary - $143,000 Craig Harnett, SNR Exec VP & CFO - $67,500 Colin Campbell, SNR Exec VP of Hockey Operations - $103,333 John Collins, SNR Exec VP & Chief Operating Officer - $70,667 David Zimmerman, Exec Vice President & General Counsel - $41,633 Joseph DeSousa, Exec Vice President, Finance - $38,033 Severance - The following individuals received a severance payment: Edward Horne, Former Executive Vice President - $466,667 Donald Koharski, NHL On-Ice Official - $792,624 Robert Shick, NHL On-Ice Official - $36,240 Gary Bettman X 5000000 1785714 false true true 1785714 Bill Daly President 0 Direct Charges false Craig C Harnett CFO 0 Direct Charges false Supplemental Information Part VI, Lines 6, 7a, & 7b The organization has 30 members, who elect the members of the governing body, approve significant decisions and pay a share of the organization's dues or share in the organization's net assets upon dissolution. Part VI, Line 11a Financial team prepares and reviews the amounts reported, senior management reviews the Form 990 to ensure all questions are answered properly and our tax consultants (Ernst & Young) review to ensure the Form 990 is properly completed. Part VI, Line 12c On an annual basis, employees submit a signed document indicating they are in compliance with the policies of the organization. Part VI, Line 15a The governing body reviews and approves compensation and the written employment contract of the Commissioner put forward as recommendation by the compensation committee in consultation with an independent consultant and after taking into consideration comparable industry data. Part VI, line 15b The Commissioner and senior management reviews and approves the compensation of other officers. Part VI, Line 19 The National Hockey League's governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policies are made available to the public upon request. 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