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THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR CONTINUED APPROPRIATENESS IN THE CURRENT MARKET. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS AND INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES (SPECIFIED ON SCHEDULE J), THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS TO BE PAID TO IDENTIFIED EXECUTIVES AND PHYSICIANS WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS IN FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR POSITIONS. LEGAL COUNSEL PERIODICALLY ADVISES THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS IN SETTING COMPENSATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS" UNDER THE FEDERAL TAX LAW INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES. THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RELIED UPON AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS, WAS THOROUGHLY AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS EXPRESSLY REVIEWED THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION PAID TO IDENTIFIED EXECUTIVES AND PHYSICIANS, AND HAS CONCLUDED, AS THE RESULT OF A PROCESS THAT IS DESIGNED TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS, THAT ALL SUCH AMOUNTS ARE REASONABLE AND DO NOT EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DISINTERESTED (WHICH MEANS NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST) FOR THESE PURPOSES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ONGOING, REGULAR REVIEW OF THE DISINTERESTED STATUS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANYONE HAVING AN INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ONE OR MORE EXECUTIVES SO AS TO PRESERVE THE DISINTERESTED STATUS OF THE COMMITTEE AND, AS A RESULT, THE APPLICATION OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment MICHELLE M. STEPHENSON RECEIVED A PAYMENT DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR PURSUANT TO A CONFIDENTIAL AGREEMENT. THE PAYMENT IS INCLUDED IN PART VII, COLUMN D AND SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan LURIE CHILDREN'S MAINTAINS A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN ("DC SERP"), WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED ON JANUARY 1, 2017 AND IS A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS, WHO ARE NOT PARTICIPANTS IN THE DB SERP. THE BENEFITS IN THE DC SERP ARE IN THE FORM OF A FIXED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION RATE AND AN EARNINGS CREDIT. EACH YEAR'S CONTRIBUTION AND EARNINGS ARE AT RISK AND WILL BECOME FULLY VESTED AND TAXABLE ONLY AFTER FIVE YEARS OF FUTURE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, OR UPON REACHING AGE 62 WITH AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF SERVICE. SEVERAL LISTED PERSONS IN THIS FORM 990 PARTICIPATE IN THE DC SERP, AND THE UNVESTED CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THEM ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C). THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN THE DC SERP AND RECEIVED A VESTED PAYMENT DURING 2023 WHICH IS REPORTED IN COLUMN B (III): THOMAS P. SHANLEY, MD $162,149 CEO DEFERRED COMPENSATION LISTED INDIVIDUAL THOMAS SHANLEY MD IS THE SOLE PARTICIPANT IN AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT ARRANGEMENT THAT BEGAN IN 2021. HE IS ELIGIBLE TO EARN A BENEFIT THAT WILL NOT BECOME VESTED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. A PRORATED PORTION OF THE BENEFIT (REPRESENTING THE PORTION EARNED IN 2023) IS REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) AS UNVESTED DEFERRED COMPENSATION, AND WILL BE REPORTED AGAIN AS COMPENSATION IF AND WHEN THE FULL BENEFIT BECOMES VESTED AND IS SUBJECT TO TAX. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD, WHOSE DILIGENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS IS DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN THESE NARRATIVES, HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED DR. SHANLEY'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IN A MANNER THAT QUALIFIES FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER THE FEDERAL TAX LAW INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES, AND AS PART OF THIS REVIEW PROCESS TOOK INTO ACCOUNT THE BENEFIT BEING EARNED UNDER THIS ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENT. Schedule J, Part II RELATED COMPENSATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT COMPENSATED BY THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR HIS OR HER SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. RATHER, THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII AND ON SCHEDULE J, PART II REFLECTS COMPENSATION PAID BY ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO ("LURIE CHILDREN'S") FOR THE INDIVIDUAL'S SUBSTANTIAL AND FULL-TIME SERVICES AS AN EMPLOYEE. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2023 FORM 990 OF LURIE CHILDREN'S, FEIN 36-2170833. ALEX P. MILLER BRENDA DAVIS DEBORAH A. GRISKO, RN FATEMA ZANZI MICHELLE M. STEPHENSON THOMAS P. SHANLEY, MD THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL IS NOT COMPENSATED BY THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR HIS OR HER SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. RATHER, THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII AND ON SCHEDULE J, PART II REFLECTS COMPENSATION PAID BY PEDIATRIC FACULTY FOUNDATION FOR THE INDIVIDUAL'S SUBSTANTIAL AND FULL-TIME SERVICES AS AN EMPLOYEE. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2023 FORM 990 OF PEDIATRIC FACULTY FOUNDATION, FEIN 36-3279680. DEREK S. WHEELER, MD Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ALMOST HOME KIDS (AHK) PROVIDES A BRIDGE FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES. ALMOST HOME KIDS RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SKILLED NURSING, MEDICAL CARE, CAREGIVER TRAINING, CARE COORDINATION AND RESPITE CARE SERVICES IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4A THE TRANSITIONAL CARE PROGRAM IS THE LINK BETWEEN HOSPITAL AND HOME FOR THE CHILD WHO HAS MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES AND IS CLINICALLY READY FOR DISCHARGE FROM A HOSPITAL, YET IMPORTANT FACTORS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED IN ORDER TO BRING THE CHILD HOME SAFELY. THE FAMILY MAY NEED FURTHER SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT EDUCATION REGARDING THE CLINICAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND/OR NURSING AGENCY STAFFING PLAN. THE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM IS A SHORT-TERM STAY FOR A CHILD WHO IS MEDICALLY COMPLEX AND/OR MAY BE TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENT. FROM A 24-HOUR STAY TO ONE LASTING UP TO 14 DAYS, A CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH MEDICAL/NURSING CARE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A SECURE AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES MAY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM FOR A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF PRIVATE DUTY NURSING CARE AT HOME, PARENT ILLNESS, VACATIONS, FAMILY EMERGENCIES AND MUCH NEEDED REST. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES OCCUR ONSITE AT BOTH OF OUR 12-BED FACILITIES IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING WITH 24/7 CLINICAL CARE: -TRANSITIONAL CARE, WHICH INCLUDES PARENT/GUARDIAN TRAINING, AND A DETAILED HOME PLAN DEVELOPED OVER 120 DAYS; -RESPITE CARE PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY RESPITE FOR WHEN A FAMILY NEEDS IMMEDIATE AND UNPLANNED RESPITE CARE FOR THEIR CHILD DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, ILLNESS OF PRIMARY CARE GIVER OR ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE; -RESPITE TRANSPORTATION TO HELP CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS TRANSPORT THEIR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WITH THEM TO ALMOST HOME KIDS FOR RESPITE CARE; -CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES CONNECT WITH AND NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, IN-HOME SHIFT NURSING, PROVIDING A COORDINATED MEDICAL TEAM, COUNSELING COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY; -PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES, AS WELL AS MUSIC AND PET THERAPIES VIA ITS CHILD LIFE PROGRAM, ONSITE NUTRITIONIST, AND WOUND CARE CONSULTATION WHICH REDUCE COSTLY AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATIONS TO VISITS; -AN ONSITE CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST HELPS CHILDREN PREPARE FOR AND ADJUST TO PROCEDURES, DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS INCLUDING WORK WITH THEIR SIBLINGS TO HELP THEM BOND WITH THEIR NEW BROTHER OR SISTER; AND -MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO TRAIN MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES ON THE WIDE VARIETY OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX HEALTHCARE NEEDS. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a ALLOCATION OF SALARY EXPENSES ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO PAYS AND ISSUES FORMS W-2 TO EMPLOYEES WHO WORK FOR ALMOST HOME KIDS. THE ALLOCATION OF THE SALARY COSTS ARE DISCLOSED ON FORM 990, PART IX, STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION HAS BEEN DELEGATED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ("COMPENSATION COMMITTEE"). THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT. THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW FOR CONTINUED APPROPRIATENESS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF EXTERNAL SOURCES (SPECIFIED ON SCHEDULE J), THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS TO BE PAID WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR POSITIONS. OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL ADVISES THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS IN SETTING COMPENSATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS. THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA RELIED UPON AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS, WAS THOROUGHLY AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS EXPRESSLY REVIEWED THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION PAID TO IDENTIFIED EXECUTIVES, AND HAS CONCLUDED, AS THE RESULT OF A PROCESS THAT IS DESIGNED TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER FEDERAL TAX LAW, THAT ALL SUCH AMOUNTS ARE REASONABLE AND DO NOT EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DISINTERESTED FOR THESE PURPOSES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ONGOING AND PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE DISINTERESTED STATUS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANYONE HAVING AN INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ONE OR MORE EXECUTIVES SO AS TO PRESERVE THE APPLICATION OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER IS THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE, AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS, INCLUDING THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ALL DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE, AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS WITH RESPECT TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS, APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL MATTERS, AND APPROVAL OF SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERGER, DISSOLUTION, DISPOSITION OF ASSETS OTHER THAN IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS, AND CREATION OF SUBSIDIARIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A FULL COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AS WELL AS THE RESPECTIVE FILING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD FOLLOWING THE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH THE OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT, TAX AND COMPLIANCE MATTERS FOR THE PARENT AND AFFILIATES. DURING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING, AND BEFORE FORM 990 WAS FILED, THE COMMITTEE WAS PROVIDED A REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ("CFO"). THE CFO AND OUTSIDE TAX ADVISOR ALSO RESPONDED TO THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS' QUESTIONS AND AFFORDED THEM THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DETAILED DISCUSSION OF FORM 990, PRIOR TO THE COMMITTEE TAKING ACTION TO APPROVE THE FILING OF FORM 990. AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS, THE ORGANIZATION, ON AN ONGOING BASIS, CONSULTED ITS TAX CONSULTING FIRM AND OUTSIDE TAX LEGAL COUNSEL, BOTH OF WHICH POSSESS EXPERTISE IN HEALTH CARE AND TAX-EXEMPT RETURN PREPARATION, TO ADVISE AND ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF FORM 990. THESE ADVISORS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM ASSEMBLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION OF FORM 990. PRIOR TO PRESENTING FORM 990 TO THE COMMITTEE, THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM, INCLUDING ITS ADVISORS, MET FREQUENTLY TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW DRAFTS OF THE FORM. SUBSEQUENT TO THE COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL, FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE RESPECTIVE FILING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER (THE "MEDICAL CENTER") AND ITS AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY THE "CORPORATION") PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONNAIRE TO ITS BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES POSING QUESTIONS ABOUT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE MEDICAL CENTER INITIATES FOLLOW UP CONTACT TO THOSE WHO DO NOT RESPOND AND TO CLARIFY RESPONSES, WHERE NECESSARY. THE MEDICAL CENTER REVIEWS EACH DISCLOSURE AND PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCLOSURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MEDICAL CENTER BOARD'S NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO AN APPLICABLE MEDICAL CENTER CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO A CODE OF CONDUCT, WHICH INCLUDES THE ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS OR DUALITY OF INTERESTS TO A DESIGNATED INDIVIDUAL(S). DISCLOSURES ARE PROVIDED TO THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH CONSIDERS ALL CONFLICT AND DUALITY OF INTERESTS ISSUES. IF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE HAVE DETERMINED THAT A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE IF PREPARATION OF CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WILL SUFFICIENTLY MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR DUALITY OF INTEREST. IF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WILL SUFFICIENTLY MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR DUALITY OF INTEREST, THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER WILL PREPARE SAID CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES REGARDING THE PARTICULAR PERSON'S POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR DUALITY OF INTEREST FOR REVIEW, APPROVAL, AND OVERSIGHT BY THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER SHARES THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WITH THE APPLICABLE PERSON FOLLOWING APPROVAL BY THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES MAY REQUIRE ANY OR ALL OF THE ASPECTS BELOW. 1. THE RELEVANT PERSON SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ALL OR A PORTION OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH THE PERSON SERVES WHILE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR THE SITUATION GIVING RISE TO A DUALITY OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED. IN ADDITION, THE PERSON SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ALL OR A PORTION OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH THE PERSON SERVES WHILE THE MATTER IS VOTED ON, AND ONLY DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, MAY VOTE TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, ARRANGEMENT, OR SITUATION GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST. IN DETERMINING WHETHER AND WHEN TO REQUIRE THE PERSON TO RECUSE THEMSELVES DURING DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT GIVING RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR THE SITUATION GIVING RISE TO A DUALITY OF INTEREST, THE DISINTERESTED BOARD DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL BALANCE THE NEED TO FACILITATE THE DISCUSSION BY HAVING SUCH PERSON ON HAND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH THE NEED TO PRESERVE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE DETERMINATION PROCESS. 2. WITH RESPECT TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST, THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT PRESENTED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST IS FAIR AND REASONABLE AND IN THE BEST INTEREST TO THE CORPORATION. IN REACHING SUCH DETERMINATION, THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED CONTRACT, TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MUST DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE THAT THE CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT PRESENTED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST IS FAIR AND REASONABLE AND IN THE BEST INTEREST TO THE CORPORATION BEFORE SUCH CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT MAY BE APPROVED FOR EXECUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WILL NOT SUFFICIENTLY MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR DUALITY OF INTEREST, THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE STEPS. THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER SHARES THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE'S DECISION WITH THE APPLICABLE PERSON FOLLOWING APPROVAL BY THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES ITS GENERAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. 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