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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE HAS A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM). SHRM PROVIDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND OFFICE SPACE AND SERVES AS THE CFO OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE BYLAWS STATE THAT THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (WHICH SHALL BE COMPOSED OF BETWEEN 8 TO 18 BOARD MEMBERS) SHALL INCLUDE AS A VOTING MEMBER THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM) PRESIDENT/CEO. THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND ELECTED BY THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE'S FEDERAL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE, THE COO, THE CFO AND THE ACCOUNTING STAFF OF THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM). SUCH REVIEW TAKES PLACE UPON RECEIPT OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 RECEIVED FROM THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO CONDUCTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE. THE REVIEW INVOLVES COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL DATA IN THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE AND REVIEW OF ALL NARRATIVE INFORMATION FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD REVIEWS A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR ACCURACY. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, A COMPLETE COPY IS PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY REQUIRE BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION: 1) THE INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SUCH DISCLOSURE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING WHERE SUCH MATTER IS BEING REVIEWED; 2) THE INTERESTED PERSON IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS; 3) SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE OF THE MEETING; 4) SUCH PERSON MAY NOT BE PRESENT TO HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS ON THE MATTER; 5) SUCH INTERESTED PERSON IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER AND SUCH PERSON'S PRESENCE MAY NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF THE VOTE AT THE MEETING; 6) SUCH PERSON MAY NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE VOTE UNLESS THE VOTE IS BY SECRET BALLOT; AND 7) SUCH PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE SHOULD BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES. ADDITIONALLY, THE SHRM EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE ("THE INSTITUTE"); AND ALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND RETURN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE INSTITUTE HR DEPARTMENT THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT. SECTION IV(K) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT SETS FORTH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. IT IS THE INSTITUTE'S INTENT TO AVOID IMPROPRIETY IN ALL OF OUR DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. THE CODE OF CONDUCT REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO AVOID TRANSACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS WHICH PLACE PERSONAL INTEREST IN CONFLICT WITH THE INSTITUTE'S; NOT TO USE INSTITUTE ASSETS OR THE EMPLOYEE'S POSITION AT THE INSTITUTE FOR PERSONAL USE OR GAIN; NOT TO ACCEPT GIFTS FROM VENDORS UNLESS WITHIN THE GIFT GUIDELINES BELOW. EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED THAT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY GO BEYOND DEALINGS WITH MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS, VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS. CONFLICTS MAY ALSO INVOLVE DEALINGS WITH MANAGERS, SUBORDINATES OR OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. IF A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, EMPLOYEES UNDER THE POLICY MAY CONSULT WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR, THE INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR THE INSTITUTE HR DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, ALL CONTRACTS OF OVER $5,000 ARE REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED BY THE INSTITUTE OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL OR SHRM GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE. THE INSTITUTE CONTRACT ROUTING FORM REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL WHO INITIATES THE CONTRACT TO "COMMENT ON PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS OR FRIENDSHIPS WITH VENDORS."</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPENSATION OF THE 10% HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES AT THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE IS RECOMMENDED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, THROUGH REVIEW OF RELEVANT COMPARABILITY DATA. THE RECOMMENDATION IS DISCUSSED AND SUBSTANTIATED BY THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE INSTITUTE HR DEPARTMENT. COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -2,414,314. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS: -265,974. PENSION-RELATED CHARGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST: -564,578. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -3,244,866.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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