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1 HOUSTON LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, INC. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP The Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Inc. (HLRS) is a non-profit corporation sponsored by the Houston Bar Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Asian-American Lawyers Association, Association of Women Attorneys, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, Houston Lawyers Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, North Harris County Bar Association and Pasadena Bar Association. Any attorney in the greater Houston metropolitan area who is admitted to practice in the state of Texas, has an office and primary practice in the HLRS service region, is in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) and agrees to abide by the Rules of Membership and all other policies of HLRS may seek membership. Attorneys should recognize the purpose of HLRS is to assist the general public in obtaining access to legal advice and counsel and to provide information about available legal services. HLRS is a community service project of the legal profession and exists for the benefit of the public. RULES OF MEMBERSHIP Definition of the Term Attorney(s) and Legal Fee(s) - The term attorney(s) refers to any HLRS panel member as well as any other attorney who represents an HLRS-referred client. The term legal fee(s) refers to any sum received by any HLRS panel member as well as any other attorney who represents an HLRS-referred client, even if inappropriately referred to a non-panel attorney. This applies to any and all work that arises from the initial referral, i.e., claims that arise out of the initial claim/cross-claim. In consideration for membership, reapplication for membership, or as a member of HLRS, the attorney agrees to: 1. Full-Time Practice - Engage in the full-time private practice of law unless prior approval is obtained from the HLRS Board of Trustees. 2. Business Office - Maintain a primary private practice within the HLRS service area and a business office in which to receive clients that is not attached to or connected with any residence, unless the HLRS Board of Trustees grants an exception. 3. Professional Liability Coverage - Maintain in force and effect professional liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000/$300,000, furnish HLRS with a copy of the current declarations page of said policy upon request, and notify HLRS of policy cancellation or termination within fifteen (15) days. 4. Insurance Carrier Authorization - Authorize the insurance carrier of said professional liability insurance to supply HLRS with any information it requests concerning the policy, including notification of cancellation or renewal. 5. Fifteen-Day Notice of Administrative Changes - Send to HLRS in writing, within fifteen (15) days of effective date: a) changes in address, telephone number, fax number, address; or 1
2 b) categories of law in which the member would like to receive referrals: and c)vacations away from the office exceeding three (3) days. 6. Disclosure of Conduct - New applicants and members have a continuing obligation to report the following matters at any time during the application process or while a member of HLRS. Failure to do so when making original application or within fifteen (15) days after the event is grounds for denial or termination of membership: a. Disciplinary Sanctions - This includes disclosure of any sanctions past or present by the SBOT, a district court in Texas, or an entity in another state that has authority over attorney discipline. Specific sanctions include disbarment, resignation, suspension, reprimand (public or private), pending inquiries or complaints, pending grievance matters submitted to an evidentiary panel, a disciplinary law suit, orders of rehabilitation, or referral to the Professional Enhancement Program of SBOT. b. Finding of Just Cause - This includes disclosure if you have received notification from a district grievance committee of the SBOT or similar designated entity in another state that a finding of just cause, as defined in Section 1.06(P) of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure has been made against you. c. Criminal Matters - This includes disclosure of a criminal indictment, criminal information, any criminal conviction, except Class C Misdemeanors, or crimes involving a maximum punishment of fine only. d. Malpractice Matters - This includes disclosure of any pending suit(s) for legal malpractice or other private civil action alleging attorney misconduct. e. Other Lawyer Referral Service Matters - This includes disclosure of any current disputes, suspensions, and/or terminations from any lawyer referral program. 7. Personal Meeting with HLRS Executive - Acquire an understanding of the systems and procedures of HLRS by means of a personal interview with the Executive Director of HLRS prior to participation as a member. 8. Phone Call Policy - Contact a referred individual within twenty-four (24) hours of the potential client s call or . If personally unable to respond to contact from a potential client, have someone from the member s office do so. 9. Follow-Up Policy - The SBOT has provided an informal position stating that under Rules 7.01 and 7.02 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (TDRPC), attorney contact with prospective clients in writing is permissible provided the contents of the writing comport with Rule The safest application of Rule 7.02 discourages direct contact by the attorney unless the client has first attempted to contact the attorney or has affirmatively indicated a desire to be contacted by the attorney. HLRS strives to transfer referred individuals to an attorney s offices, thereby facilitating contact between a potential client and the referred attorney. 10. Conflict of Interest - Quickly determine whether a conflict of interest exists, and, if so, to immediately refer the client back to HLRS. 11. Referral Process - All prospective clients will be referred to individual members, rather than the member s office, on a rotational basis within each panel. Each member to whom the potential client is referred is individually responsible for providing an initial consultation. Further services may be administered in conjunction with another attorney in the office pursuant to normal office procedures. 2
3 Each attorney is expected to handle referral clients with the same courtesy and diligence as nonreferral clients. No member shall be obligated to render service to a referred client. 12. Referral Policy - When HLRS makes a referral, the member may not recommend or refer the client to another attorney. A member who transfers, in whole or in part, responsibility of any matter referred by HLRS to another attorney(s), remains contractually liable for any fees owed, and remains liable for collection and/or payment of any fees owed HLRS. A member shall pay HLRS fifteen percent (15%) of the total legal fee(s) received by any/all attorney(s) involved. Members are required to refer individuals back to the HLRS when not accepting a referral as a client. 13. Maintaining Responsibility and Control of Referred Matters - Maintain responsibility for and control of any initial and subsequent matter related to the initial referral. A member shall not transfer responsibility or control of any matter referred by HLRS without the knowledge and permission of HLRS, unless required by law or court order. Additionally, should the member find it to be in the best interest of the client, the member may ask another attorney outside the firm to act or to serve as co-counsel on the matter. The member shall notify HLRS of any such arrangement and remain responsible for the remittance of the fifteen percent (15%) fee due HLRS on all legal fees unless written approval from HLRS is obtained. 14. Scope of Work - The obligation to abide by HLRS rules and pay appropriate legal fees remain for all work related to the initial referral. Subsequent referral means any work that has resulted or arises from the initial referral, i.e., claims that arise out of the initial claim/cross-claim. 15. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 952 and Consultation and Percentage Fee Policy - Charge each client referred by HLRS and interviewed by or retained for additional service a fee of twenty dollars ($20) for the initial thirty (30)-minute consultation, unless law prohibits such fee or HLRS waives the fee. The initial fee shall be charged by the member who shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt, remit fifteen dollars ($15) to HLRS, unless HLRS waives the fee. The initial fee shall include an initial legal consultation between the client and the member of at least one-half hour unless terminated earlier by client. Chapter 952 of the State of Texas Occupations Code states that a member may not charge more than twenty dollars ($20) for the initial thirty (30) minutes of consultation, and that a member s bill to a potential client referred by HLRS may not exceed the total cost including legal fees and expenses that the client would be required to pay if HLRS had not referred the client. If the member expects to seek compensation for a longer consultation, the member and the client shall establish in advance a fee agreement therefore. Under no circumstances shall the attorney use the initial half -hour consultation exclusively to discuss fees and then bill the client at the member s regular rate for a half- hour of substantive legal consultation. 16. Written Agreements/Retention Letter with Clients - Enter into a written fee agreement for all matters in which clients are charged fees in addition to the initial thirty (30)-minute consultation fee. Notify the client at the outset of representation that a portion of the fees is payable to HLRS and HLRS is entitled: - (a) to know the outcome of any legal representation, - (b) the legal fees received, and - (c) to audit the file to determine if HLRS has received the appropriate amounts. Upon the settlement of any such action, the attorney shall be obligated to include HLRS with those who have a right to know about a settlement, to the extent necessary to allow HLRS to have knowledge of the terms of the settlement, including all legal fees paid in the case, whether paid directly by another party, or by settlement proceeds, so that HLRS may determine the portion of the legal fees to which HLRS is entitled. 3
4 17. Percentage Fee Schedule - Contribute fees, as described below, to HLRS when, as a result of a referral, an attorney has conducted an in-office consultation and/or has been retained, hired for additional services or otherwise receives a fee. Fees are paid based upon the following schedule: a. Initial consultation only, or total legal fee(s) of less than $250- remit only $15fee to HLRS, or; b. Referral generates total legal fee(s) between $250 and $499 (except Reduced- Fee cases - remit no percentage fee) - remit the initial $15 consultation fee plus an additional $10, or; c. Referral generates total legal fee(s) of $500 or more (except Reduced- Fee cases - remit no percentage fees) - remit the initial $15 consultation fee plus an additional fifteen percent 15% of the total legal fee(s). Consultation and percentage fee payments will be remitted to HLRS within thirty (30) days of being earned and received. If a member fails to pay the fees owed within thirty (30) days of receipt of payment for services (this applies to all fee arrangements, e.g., hourly, set, contingent, retainer, hybrid) the member will be required to pay HLRS an administrative fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the total fees, plus any legal fees and expenses incurred by HLRS in an effort to collect the outstanding sums owed to HLRS. 18. Concluding a Case - Provide HLRS with a full accounting document that records total fees received on all retained matters when remitting the final payment to close the file with HLRS. Appropriate documents include, but are not limited to, the following: a copy of the accounting to the client, final billing statement, or settlement sheet. HLRS agrees to maintain complete confidentiality and will shred all settlement/closing documents within ten (10) days after full payment is received. HLRS must receive all fees within thirty (30) days from the receipt of any legal fees. If a member fails to report total fees earned or received, the case is not considered closed and administrative fees may be assessed. Additionally, HLRS may assign a value to any unreported or open matter that can be used should the case be assigned to the collections process. 19. Pay Appropriate Membership Fees - The HLRS fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. The annual listing fee should be paid according to the schedule below: a. Member of Sponsoring Bar - $205; after February 1 of current fiscal year - $105; or b. Member of Non-Sponsoring Bar - $230; after February 1 of current fiscal year - $120. An additional $25 fee is required for participation on each Experienced Panel. Additionally, if a member has more than one office in the five-county area serviced by HLRS, an additional $125 listing fee per office must be remitted to receive referrals at that geographic location. When renewing membership, dues are due by July 1; membership will continue through the expiration of the HLRS processing period, July Collections - Failure to pay fees owed HLRS will result in a collections action. If a member fails to pay fees owed HLRS within the thirty- (30-) day period, the member may be required to pay HLRS an administrative fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the total fees plus all legal fees and any expenses, including fees of the court incurred by HLRS in an effort to collect the outstanding sums owed. Delinquent sums due and owing to HLRS shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, compounded monthly. 4
5 21. Status Reporting and Tracking - Inform HLRS of the status of referred clients by returning the reporting slip(s) and noting the proper disposition(s) within thirty (30) days of the date referred. Failure to do so will result in suspending the member from further referrals until the required information is received. During suspension, a member will receive no new referrals, though the member is obligated to remit fees and complete reports as otherwise required herein. A member shall track all HLRS referrals beyond the initial reporting period and notify HLRS of any change in disposition. HLRS recommends use of computer tracking software to provide adequate tracking of all retained clients. 22. HLRS Rules of Membership and Suspension, Termination and/or Compliance Policies - Abide by the Rules of Membership for HLRS. A violation of any HLRS rule(s) may result in suspension or termination from HLRS. If a member fails to uphold any rule(s), the member will be notified of the violation(s) and the member s HLRS membership may be removed without refund of dues. The member may appeal the removal in writing as defined in the Suspension, Termination, and Compliance Policy, to HLRS within thirty (30) days of receiving notification of removal. Any member may resign or withdraw from a panel or panels at any time. However, the attorney remains obligated to provide completed reports for all referrals, pay all fees due to HLRS, and satisfy any other obligation to HLRS pursuant to the Rules of Membership. 23. Client Surveys - Cooperate with HLRS in regard to client surveys that ask HLRS clients specific questions to determine satisfaction with the service provided by HLRS staff and attorney members. 24. Dispute Resolution with Clients - Submit any disputes regarding fees with clients referred by HLRS to the Houston Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee for binding arbitration, if the client so elects. 25. Dispute Resolution between Attorney and HLRS - Submit any dispute between the member and HLRS to the Dispute Resolution Center for binding arbitration. Any dispute not resolved using this process may be turned over for court intervention. Some disputes may be appropriate for resolution through the Fee Dispute Committee of the Houston Bar Association for binding arbitration, pursuant to the rules, regulations, and procedures of that Committee. In this regard, if the Fee Dispute Committee issues a ruling in favor of HLRS and the member does not promptly pay the award in full within ten (10) days of its issuance, HLRS may take further action to confirm the award in a judgment and to collect on the judgment. The member agrees in any instance that the courts are involved, HLRS will be authorized to increase the amount of the arbitration award to include all reasonable legal fees incurred by HLRS after the date of issuance of the award by the Fee Dispute Committee. If the member refuses to submit to the arbitration process of the Fee Dispute Committee, HLRS will be authorized to take any legal action it deems appropriate, and will be entitled to recover from the member, in addition to the amount of the claim, all legal fees incurred by HLRS. However, under no circumstance will HLRS ever be responsible for any attorneys' fees incurred by the member in connection with any dispute with HLRS. 26. Audits - Allow HLRS or its agents to examine and audit, in accordance with the Audit Policy, members financial or accounting records and the legal and accounting file with regard to referred clients if a question arises between the member and HLRS with respect to fees owed HLRS. The audit may include, but is not limited to, chart of accounts, general ledger-trial balance reports, balance sheet, income statements, invoices, bank deposit records, trust account records, court filing records, calendars, appointment records, time sheets, docket sheets, engagement letters, fee agreements and contracts with HLRS clients, and all other related documents whether written or electronic. HLRS reserves the right to take all necessary actions, including appropriate collection 5
6 efforts, to determine and assess whether and to what extent a member has remitted all fees owed to HLRS. This applies to current members as well as former members still owing fees to HLRS. 27. Indemnity - Indemnify and hold harmless the HLRS and its officers, directors, members, and employees from any and all claims, demands, actions, liability, or loss that may rise from, or be incurred as a result of any and all referrals of clients, or lack thereof, to the member through HLRS and attributed to allegations or claims of professional malpractice. 28. Prohibition of HLRS Name or Logo - No attorney shall be permitted to use the HLRS name or logo in any advertising medium without prior written consent from the Board of Trustees of HLRS. 29. Sole Discretion - Abide by the decisions concerning membership. The Executive Director and the HLRS Board of Trustees shall have the authority to review the legal ability and the personal reliability and integrity of each member, to deny initial or continued membership on any panel, to renew or not to renew any member's application of membership, to limit the participation of any member on any panel and/or from general membership, to remove any member from any panel, or to remove from or deny initial or continued membership in HLRS for any other reason that the Board of Trustees shall deem appropriate in its sole discretion. 30. Compliance with Law - Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to services that are rendered to the public, including but not limited to, 29 U.S.C. 784 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act), 42 U.S.C. 2000e (Title VII), and 42 U.S.C (ADA); and abide by the Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 952, Texas Professional Code of Ethics and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. 32. No Assurance - HLRS does not guarantee, promise, or assure fee-generating referrals will result from membership on any HLRS panel. 33. Rules Subject to Change - The Rules of Membership are subject to change without notice. Captions - The captions appearing at the beginning of paragraphs are descriptive only and for convenience of reference. Should there be any conflict between any such caption and the paragraph in which such caption appears, the paragraph and not the caption shall control and govern in the construction of the Rules of Membership. HLRS is certified to operate a lawyer referral program as required by the State of Texas under Chapter 952, Occupation Code, Certificate Number NOTE: PAYMENTS MADE TO HLRS ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Last updated 5/09 6
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1 Dear Further to your request under the Freedom of Information Act ref: JH/FOI/07979, I am now in a position to respond as below. I have included your questions for ease of reference. 1) Please provide a breakdown by type and nature of all complaints for all dental providers since 2006 to present. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, providing this information would exceed the appropriate limit, as set in section 12.1 of the Act. We have, however, been able to provide some of the information requested, within the appropriate limit. Please see word document attached entitled dental complaints 2009-Sept ) Tell me the names and addresses of the dental practices who has had the most complaints over the last 3 years. Give me the top 1. Please also see attached document. The top dental practice for complaints is: Dental Works Unit 1 Station House 500 Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes MK9 1BB 3) What has the PCT done to address the complaints from the worst dental practice, signified by the highest number of complaints. All complaints received by NHS MK will be assigned a lead investigator. For dental complaints the lead investigator will be either a member of the Dental Public Health Team or a member of the Primary Care Contracting Team dependant upon the nature of the complaint, and whether this was in relation to contracting or clinical issues. Any on going assurance or monitoring would be undertaken as part of contract monitoring or Dental Advisor practice visits. 4) How many complaints have been made against the Complaints Manager and PCT dental team? 5) What was the nature of these complaints against the Complaints Manager and PCT dental team? 6) What has been the outcome of the complaints made against the Complaints Manager and PCT dental team? The following response covers questions 4, 5 & 6: We do not have a complaints manager. All complaints are handled by the Clinical Standards Team. If you are asking for all complaints made against NHS MK by dental practices, the answer is none. If however, you are asking for complaints from any source, the answer is one, and the outcome was that this complaint was found to be unfounded; therefore the details of this will not be disclosed. 7) How much has the PCT spent on management consultants regarding dentistry? 50, for the last two years How long have been management consultants been retained? For two years and ongoing How were these decisons made in light of PCT having to make budget savings? The Director of contracts at the time made the decision as the PCT needed the capacity to deal with dental contracts
2 8) How much money is being clawbacked from the latest round of annual reviews? 9) What will the PCT be doing with the clawbacked money? The following response covers questions 8 & 9: Annual review meetings are in progress No decision has been made about the use of monies recovered for under-performance If you are unhappy about the response you have received your first line of action should be to write and request the Trust to undertake an internal review of your application. A senior member of staff, who was not involved with your initial application, will undertake this review. If after this process you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Trust you can complain to the Information Commissioner at the following address: Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF I trust you find this information useful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further assistance. I have attached a copy of the Trust s leaflet on how we deal with Freedom of Information requests, should you require any additional information about the process. Please note that any re-use of this information will be subject to the Re-use of Public sector Information regulations. Please contact Milton Keynes PCT for further information. Kind regards,
3 Asking if a Dental practice can refuse to treat a patient on the grounds that communication has broken down following a previous complaint that was upheld. Equipment not working when due to have treatment and left in pain Abacus Dental Care Was unhappy with attitude of staff, was not given treatment plan and when in pain did not have her treatment earlier than originally schedules Difficulty in getting treatment Dental Practice delaying treatment for NHS patients Poor treatment by dentist Her father took his dentures to the dentist to have them repaired and was charged for this. You should only be charged if it is an emergency repair and this was not. Incorrect charge made to fix denture Asking for advice on getting paymanet for services rendered to Boodles Dentist treated wrong tooth and poor attitude towards patient. Unsuccessful attempt at root canal treatment Query about dental charges and information given by dentist. Non disclosure of policy regarding patients with Hep B Dentist refusing to treat. Pt feels this is due to her having an exemption certificate. Charged NHS patient private fees Unable to carry out complex work and did not offer referral Difficultiy in getting treatment Attititude of staff at dental surgery to him and his daughter Dentist rude to patient (child) and her elder sister Boodles Ltd Boodles Ltd Citydent Dental Suite at Stantonbury Dental works by Shaz & Associates Dental works by Shaz & Associates Desai Dental Surgery Neath Hill Dental Practice
4 Complaint about the treatment received from Queensway dental practice Standard of care received and attitude of dentist Patient Called and said they have been waiting to hear from the Dental Specialists about when he will be getting his dentures fitted but it is due to funding that it is taking a long time Difficulty getting dental treatment Cleanliness and attitude of staff Dental Practice has sent address details of Foster parents to maternal Aunt. Child s family are only allowed supervised contact and were not allowed to know where or who the Foster parents are. Manner and attitude of staff and not offering emergency treatment for patient in pain Queensway Dental Practice Unsuccessful bridge work carried out Attitude of staff, failure to provide filling treatment and accused patient of being a racist. No emergency appointments. Told to wait three days before being able to make appointment Patient unhappy with denture not fitting properly Level of care and communication Enquiry into why her son does not qualify for orthodontic work under the NHS Complaint about dental practices and requesting nhs treatment that is now required as a result of poor care. Complaint about orthodontic treatment for son Complaint about treatment of daughter regarding her braces Complaint against treatment and costings Teethinline Vitiello and s Whalley Drive Orthodontal Practice Whalley Drive Orthodontal Practice Woburn Sands Dental Practice
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1 Reports Earnings of the 2015 Quarter Company Release 10/21/15 Amesbury, Massachusetts (the Company ) (NasdaqCM: PVBC), the holding company for The Provident Bank (the Bank ), reported net income for the three months ended 2015 of $130,000 compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended Net income for the nine months ended 2015 is $2.4 million compared to $3.5 million for the nine months ended David P. Mansfield, Chief Executive Officer, said, As a result of our stock offering, net income for the three months ended 2015 was negatively impacted by the one-time donation of $2.2 million ($1.4 million after tax impact) to our Charitable Foundation. We continue to focus on net interest margin and I am happy to report that net interest margin has increased 13 basis points from 3.42% for the nine months ended 2014 to 3.55% for the nine months ended Total assets as of 2015 are $699 million, an increase of $40.5 million or 6.2% compared to total asset of $659 million as of December 31, Year-to-date loan growth is strong with an increase in net loans of $27.6 million or 5.59% to $521.8 million as of Loan increases are primarily due to commercial real estate, commercial, and construction loan increases of $18.8 million, $9.7 million and $9.1 million, respectively. The loan increase was offset by a reduction in residential real estate of $8.9 million. Additionally, asset quality has improved over the last nine months with non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets at 0.44% at 2015 compared to 0.77% at December 31, Deposits have grown $21.2 million or 3.9% to $558.1 million. The increase is primarily core deposit growth of $29.0 million offset by a decrease in time deposits of $7.8 million. About Provident Bancorp, Inc is the holding company for The Provident Bank. The Bank, with branch offices in Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Portsmouth, Exeter, Seabrook, and Hampton, New Hampshire, is a commercial bank that exists to positively impact the vitality of the communities we serve. We are committed to finding ways of impacting the success of the highest number of small and medium size businesses within our community by providing customized financial/banking solutions. To learn more about The Provident Bank, visit or call
2 Forward-looking statements This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company s or the Bank s plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as, expects, subject, believe, will, intends, will be or would. These statements are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company s or the Bank s control) and actual results may differ materially. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements (which reflect management s analysis of factors only as of the date of which they are given). These factors include general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrower to repay their loans, the ability of the Company or the Bank to effectively manage its growth and results of regulatory examinations, among other factors. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents of the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Current Reports on Form 8-K. Carol Houle, Executive Vice President/CFO Source: Provident Bancorp, Inc
3 At At December 31, (In thousands) Assets Consolidated Balance Sheet Cash and due from banks $ 9,469 $ 7,533 Interest-bearing demand deposits with other banks 16,672 1,311 Money market mutual funds Cash and cash equivalents 26,357 9,558 Investments in available-for-sale securities (at fair value) 67,042 76,032 Investments in held-to-maturity securities (fair values of $46,778 as of 2015 and $47,435 as of December 31, 2014) 45,194 45,559 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 3,642 3,642 Loans, net 521, ,183 Bank owned life insurance 15,879 12,144 Premises and equipment, net 10,203 10,503 Accrued interest receivable 2,001 2,056 Deferred tax asset, net 4,053 3,632 Other assets 2,956 1,297 Total assets $ 699,112 $ 658,606 Liabilities and Equity Deposits: Noninterest-bearing $ 153,324 $ 128,407 Interest-bearing 404, ,527 Total deposits 558, ,934 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 17,412 39,237 Other liabilities 6,587 6,644 Total liabilities 582, ,815 Equity: Preferred stock; authorized 50,000 shares: senior non-cumulative perpetual, Series A, no par, 17,145 shares issued and outstanding at 2015 and December 31, 2014; 17,145 17,145 liquidation value $1,000 per share Common stock, no par value: 30,000,000 and 275,000 shares authorized as of 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively; 9,498,722 and 275,000 shares issued and outstanding as of and December 31, 2014, respectively Additional paid-in capital 43, Retained earnings 58,477 55,959 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,716 2,412 Unearned compensation - ESOP 357,152 and 0 shares at 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively (3,452) - Total equity 117,014 75,791 Total liabilities and equity $ 699,112 $ 658,606
5 Selected Financial Ratios At or for the Three At or for the Nine Months Ended Months Ended Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) 0.07% 0.78% 0.47% 0.74% Return on average equity (1) 0.50% 6.77% 3.66% 6.55% Interest rate spread (1) (3) 3.34% 3.33% 3.39% 3.28% Net interest margin (1) (4) 3.53% 3.48% 3.55% 3.42% Non-interest expense to average assets (1) 3.91% 2.63% 3.20% 2.70% Efficiency ratio (5) 97.57% 67.94% 81.27% 70.00% Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities % % % % Average equity to average assets 14.94% 11.49% 12.80% 11.35% At At At December 31, Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans (2) 1.46% 1.44% 1.43% Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans % % % Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans (2) 0.59% 1.01% 1.29% Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets 0.44% 0.77% 0.94% Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets (6) 0.44% 0.77% 0.94% References which should accompany the table when input into the document: (1) Annualized (2) Loans are presented before the allowance but include deferred costs/fees. Loans held-for-sale are excluded. (3) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. (4) Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. (5) Represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. (6) Represents non-accrual loans plus loans accruing but 90 days or more overdue and OREO
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Data as of March 31, 2011 Composite Balance Sheet ($ millions) Assets: Cash & Due From Banks $32.708 $4.195 $11.150 $46.620 $5.517 $13.041 $13.758 $104.802 $30.250 $36.529 Securities & Fed Funds Sold $113.704
Commercial Bank Balance Sheet: Assets: + Cash & Deposits with Banks + Federal Funds Sold + Securities and/or Securities Borrowed + Trading Assets + Gross Loans Allowance for Loan Losses = Net Loans + Accrued
1 STATUTES OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST CHURCH TORONTO, CANADA CHAPTER I About the name, Nature, Longevity, Location and Objectives. Art. 1. a) We, the undersigned, have founded in Metropolitan Toronto (North York), in the province of Ontario, Canada, The redeemer Baptist Church as a religious, non-profit, non-political entity which hereinafter will be referred to as the church. The length of its duration is undefined, its location will be in Metropolitan Toronto, and it may establish missions in any part of the country and the world. b) This church shall maintain affiliation with the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Québec and with the Toronto area Association of Baptist churches. Art. 2. The Objectives of the church are: a) The proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the coming of the Kingdom of God, from now to the end of time (Acts 1:8); b) To hold public worship service, and the doctrine or teaching of the apostles, Christian sharing, the breaking of bread and prayers (Acts 2:42) to educate its members and put in practice a Christian lifestyle through the faith in Christ; c) To strengthen the Christian sharing among church members, and with the other churches in Canada and other regions of the world; d) To give evangelical testimony to the poor, the broken-hearted, the prisoners, the blind, the oppressed, by means of programs of assistance that demonstrate God s love; e) To adopt the confession of faith, the covenant and the following constitution: CHAPTER II Confessions of Faith or Biblical-Theological Fundamentals Art.3. We believe in the following Biblical-Theological Fundamentals: a) There is only one God, Creator and sovereign, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holly Spirit; b) Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, conceived by the Holly Spirit, born of the virgin Mary and who was a real person without sin; his miracles, atoning death, corporal resurrection and his return in person, power and glory are real;
2 c) The Holly Spirit is God with us and fits us to believe and to grow. He also forms and equips the church through the gifts we use to serve our Lord, to be witnesses of Christ and to live a Christian life; d) Both, the Old and the New Testaments make up the Holy Scriptures and are of divine inspiration; the Bible is the permanent and infallible word of God and the final authority on the norms and practices of our faith. All those who wish to understand the Bible require the guidance of the Holy Spirit. e) The regeneration of the human being is brought about by the Holy Spirit, creating new life; and the health and sanctification of the human being is caused by repentance before God and a faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. f) The unity of all believers is in the Holy Spirit; together we the church form the body of Christ. g) In obedience to the mandate and example of our Lord, we practice baptism of the believer and we participate in the Lord s Supper. Authorized by Christ, these are the rules of the church. Baptism is the immersion of the believer in water, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and is a sign of our union with Christ, through which we identify ourselves with his death and resurrection. Through baptism the individual is able to begin a Christian life and join a Christian community. The Lord s Supper is the repeated symbol to nurture and reunify the community. h) There will be a corporal resurrection of the just and the unjust; for some this will be a resurrection to life and for others it will be a resurrection to judgment. CHAPTER III Covenant of the Church They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul 2 Chronicles 15:12. Art. 4. Believing that we have been led by the Holy Spirit to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and having been baptized, by reason of our profession of faith, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now, in the presence of God, the angels and this church, in the most solemn manner and with pleasure we enter into the covenant with each other, as the body of Christ. WE PROMISE, assisted by the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; securing the advancement of this church though knowledge, health and wellbeing; promoting its prosperity and spiritually; maintaining its worship, teaching, discipline and theology; to contribute regularly and with pleasure in order to maintain the ministry and expenses of the church, alleviate the suffering of the poor and to spread the gospel to all nations.
3 WE PROMISE, to cultivate devotion to the family and the individual; to give our children religious instruction; to seek the salvation of our relatives, our friends and all others; to walk with care and discretion in this world; to be just in our actions, faithful in our promises to and within the church, with our fellow men and with God; to be above reproach in our lives, to avoid gossip, slader and extreme anger; to abstain from the sale and use of alcoholic beverages, drugs or any other vice which affects the testimony of Jesus Christ. To be fervent in our efforts to enlarge the Kingdom of God. WE PROMISE, also, to take care of each other in christian love, remembering each other in our prayers; to help each other in sickness and misfortune; to cultivate Christian attitude and speak politely; to be slow to become offended and to always be ready for the reconciliation, abounding in the precepts and doctrines of our Savior to obtain it without delay. WE PROMISE, finally, when we have to move from one place to another, we will join another congregation as quickly as possible, where we will be able to continue developing the intent of this Covenant and the principles of the Word of God. CHAPTER IV Statutes or Constitution of the Church Art.5. Membership: a) All those who profess faith in Jesus Christ and who demonstrate a true conversion, can be admitted to this church through baptism by immersion. b) Following the conversion, the candidates for baptism will normally receive instruction concerning their lives as Disciples of Christ. And, later, they will be examined by a reception committee made up of the pastor and other members of the church selected by the Council of Deacons. c) All those who present a letter of recommendation, certificate of transfer or certificate of baptism from other churches which hold the same faith and doctrine, the same principles and teachings, may be received as a member of the church. d) All those who have not been members of a Christian, evangelical new testament church but who have received scriptural baptism ca be received after demonstrating satisfactory behavior in their lives. e) Admission to the church will be considered by a general assembly of members and requires a unanimous vote. Those who object must make their objections known to a meeting of the Council of Deacons, which will carry out the necessary investigation, will report to the next regular meeting of the church. Those present may either uphold or reject the objections. Only a serious moral reason or important doctrinal reason is sufficient cause for a negative decision.
4 f) Those members who move away must request a letter of recommendation to be used in order to join another church of the same faith and doctrine. Art. 6. These are the rights of the members: a) To attend and participate as voting members in the session of the General Assembly, both ordinary and extraordinary. b) To elect and be elected as members of the governing board of the church and the Council of Deacons. c) To participate in all church activities. d) To receive a letter of transfer to be used to join any other church. e) The remaining rights conferred by the Statutes and the Internal rules of the church. Art.7. These are the responsibilities of the members: a) To comply with the statutes, and rules of the church. b) To participate in General Assembly meetings, both ordinary and extraordinary. c) To contribute to achieving the goals of the church. d) To carry out with responsibility the duties to which they have been elected. Art. 8. Membership in the church can be lost for any of the following reasons: a) Death. b) Renouncing membership in a letter directed to the Board. c) Exclusion agreed upon in the General Assembly due to the following reasons: 1) Breaking the Statutes; 2) Committing an outrage against the unity and essential interest of the church and, 3) Making insubordinate actions. Art. 9. Member s Discipline: a) Any member who has been absent, or hasn t had any communication with the church for 2 consecutive months, will be subject to an exhortation to continue with the church; however, if the member persists, membership will be removed from the roll because of the lack of interest of meeting with the church ( Heb. 10:25). Of course, this is not applicable to people who are unable to come due to sickness, age, temporary work out of the city or missionary work entrusted by the church. Nevertheless, no names will be
5 removed from the roll without previously submitting them to the Council of Deacons. Also, anybody who is found guilty before the Lord s Judgment will be dealt with under the guidance of the Holy Ghost and in accordance with the Holy Scriptures. The General Assembly could restore the member s capacity with recommendation of the Board and the Council of Deacons. b) If a member is guilty of an immoral act or any other serious error, it is incumbent on those who know about it, to seek out the member in question, and according to Evangelical rules, to encourage him/her to repent and confess his/her sin. If those who know the sinner are not successful, they must tell the sinner the intention of submitting the case to the Council of Deacons, in order to give the sinner the opportunity to present a defense. c) Any member who has been removed from the list of members for reasons of immorality may be reintegrated after confessing to their sins and providing adequate proof of repentance. d) No member if this church has the right to accuse another unless the proper preliminary procedures which Jesus Christ our Lord stated in the gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 have been followed. e) No member will be asked to appear before the church until the accusation has been brought to his/her attention and the member has been given the opportunity to respond. The exception to this is when it is impossible to notify the member in question. Art. 10. Government a) The church will be democratically governed by a General Assembly and a Board. b) The General Assembly is the ultimate authority of the church and will be made up of all the members who are entered in the roll. c) The attributes of the General Assembly are: 1) To approve, to revise and to abolish the Statutes and Internal rules of the church; 2) To elect a pastor or pastors and the pastor s assistants of the church. Normally, after consulting and with the approval of the Baptist Convention of Ontario & Québec, the church will select its pastor and determine the length of the service. The salary and benefits offered to the selected pastor must be made after consulting the Convention. When either the pastor or the congregation wish to cancel the appointment, the Convention must again be consulted (The church is autonomous with respect to its internal functioning; but the spirit of John 17:21 and Acts 9:31 dictate the understanding of our interdependence as a family of churches).
6 3) To elect publicly the members of the Board, and to replace those who do not fulfill their duties. 4) To elect the Council of Deacons which should have no less than 3 and no more than 7 members (Acts 6:1); for a term of 3 consecutive years, and one third of the council will be elected each year. 5) To approve the annual budget of the church. 6) To approve the financial reports which are submitted by the Board every four months as well as the Annual Report and the work plan which will be developed each year. 7) To approve the acquisition or alienation, at any title, of Real Estate suggested by the Board. 8) To resolve, before anything, matters unforeseen in these Statutes and Regulations of the church. 9) To name the financial auditor. d) The General Assembly shall meet ordinarily every four months and extraordinarily at any time if it is required due to circumstances. This meeting will be called by the president or secretary of the Board or by written petition to the members indicating the motive of the meeting. Calling a meeting of the General Assembly must be done in writing at least eight days ahead of time with notice of the day, place, hour and agenda. e) The General Assembly will meet in first calling with the presence of half plus One of the registered members; if after thirty minutes of the scheduled time there is no quorum, a second calling is made and the meeting is held with the present members. f) Except for those cases specified by the Statutes, decisions reached by the General Assembly require the votes of half plus one of the present members. g) Voting at the General Assembly will be done in a public manner unless there has been an agreement to hold a secret ballot. h) The Board is the body responsible of governing the church. It has a president, a Vice-President, a Secretary of acts, archives and statistics, a Secretary of correspondence and public relations, a Treasurer, 3 Trustees, a Superintendent and two deputies. All will be elected for a two-year period and can be reelected for a further two-year. They are responsible for carrying out their duties from the moment of election. They will perform their duties until the new Board is elected, and the new members take over. i) Responsibilities of the Board: 1) Ensure that the Statutes and Regulations of the church are followed. 2) Prepare the annual budget and the year-end report of the church to be submitted to the General Assembly. 3) To understand and approve the work plans of the commissions named by the General Assembly and to approve at the necessary time, its acts and submit it to the General Assembly.
7 4) To take the necessary measures to increase the size of the congregation and the complementation of the work plans which support this goal. 5) To sign any bind of agreement in order to achieve the goals, previously authorized by the General Assembly, empowering the trustees for this respective purpose. 6) To send an ordinary or extraordinary meeting notice of the General Assembly to the members. 7) To guarantee the legal right to the church to own and deal its inheritance. 8) To resolve al that which is not the responsibility of the General Assembly. j) The Board will meet once a month and at other times as necessary. The President will call regular meeting and special meeting will be requested by four members of the Board. ART 11. The Officers and their responsibilities: a) The normal activities of the church are the responsibility of church members in general and the pastor and his or her deacons in particular. b) The responsibilities of the president are: 1) To preside all sessions of the General Assembly and the Board. 2) To call extraordinary meeting of the general assembly when the Board deems this necessary. 3) And other responsibilities as requested by the General Assembly, and/or the Board. c) The responsibilities of the Vice-President: 1) To stand in for the President when he or she is absent. 2) To work in collaboration with the President. 3) And other responsibilities as requested by the General Assembly and/or the Board. d) The responsibilities of the Secretary of acts, archives, and statistics: 1) To take note in the book of minutes for the General Assembly and the board meetings. 2) To write out the certifications of the church books of minutes when it is requested. 3) Call members to General Assembly meeting with prior authorization by the Board. 4) To keep members informed of the decisions taken by the church. 5) To keep track of church records as necessary. 6) To maintain the files of the church. 7) Monitor member attendance and that of visitors.
8 e) Responsibilities of the Secretary of correspondence and public relations: 1). To receive and send out church correspondence as directed by the Board. 2). Attend to people invited to the church on special occasions. 3). Maintain close communication with membership and with others Churches. 4). Work together with the secretary of acts, archives and statistics. 5). And other responsibilities as requested by the General Assembly and/or the Board. f). Responsibilities of the Treasurer: 1). The bookkeeping for the church. 2). To confidentially receive and manage the offerings of the members. 3). To take care of the assets of the church together with the President and the Trustees. 4). Deposit church funds in the Bank. 5). To present monthly statements on income and expenses to the Board or when requested by the Board. 6). To present an annual financial report to the General Assembly. 7). To distribute the funds authorized by the Board for small expenses and those authorized by the General Assembly for large purchases. 8). To assist the Board and the Council of Deacons to respond to questions regarding the church s funds and to give his/her opinion or answers on such questions. g). The responsibilities of the trustees: 1). To give legal representation to the church. 2). Monitor compliance with statutes and regulations as well as the resolutions of the General Assembly of the Board. 3). To confer with prior authorization of the Board and the General Assembly. 4). And other responsibilities as requested by the General Assembly and the Board, the statues and/or regulations of the church. h). The responsibilities of the Superintendent: 1). Preside over the meeting of the teachers of the Sunday Bible School. 2). To select teachers for different classes. 3). To monitor the work of the Sunday School in general. 4). Select and evaluate together with the pastor, the Sunday School Materials. 5). To present a monthly report or as required, on his/her work to the Board and to report annually to the General Assembly.
9 i) Responsibilities of the deputies: 1). To substitute for members of the Board who are absent or who are Unable to attend, as designated by the Board. 2). To carry out the duties assigned by the General Assembly and/or the Board. 3). To work together with other Board members to carry out his/her functions j) The responsibilities of the Council of Deacons: 1). Manage the funds destined for the poor of the church. 2). Assist the pastor in maintaining discipline. 3). To make the necessary arrangements for a preacher when the pastor is away. 4). To assist the pastor in his spiritual and temporal duties. 5). Ro ensure the conduction of the church and maintain good work relations with the pastor or pastors. 6). To assure that the membership roll reflects the true situation of the church and make recommendations on the same. ART 12. To be a member of the Board of the Council of Deacons it is required: a) To be an active member in good standing of the church. b) To have an attitude of service and Christian Testimony. c) To have the capacity to carry out higher responsibilities. d) The members of the Council of Deacons will be chosen according to the guiding principle established in Timothy 3:8-12. e) To comply with the regulations of the church. ART 13. About the pastor, pastors or assistant pastors: The pastor or pastors are responsible for the following: 1. To offer spiritual guidance to the church and to orient, inform, and present ideas on work plans to the Board in order to meet the goals of the General Plan. 2. To preach the Word of God. 3. Administer the Evangelical Ordinances (Baptism and the Lord s Supper). 4. If he/she has been called to the ministry and recognized by the church, to maintain the Marriage Register. 5. To give guidance to all religious education within the church; to be an exofficio member of the Board, the Council of Deacons and all other committees. 6. To oversee the implementation of the decisions of the General Assembly and the Board.
10 7. To participate in meetings of the General Assembly and Board but without a vote. 8. To carry out responsibilities mentioned in the Status and Regulations of the church and all those conceded by the General Assembly and the Board. 9. The assistant pastor must work closely with the pastor and act as substitute in his/her absence, previously agreed upon by the Board. ART.14. About the committees: a) In order to accomplish the evangelical work and to achieve the goals of the church, the Board will create the necessary committees. b) A Nominations Committee will be formed to identify people capable of carrying out the responsibilities listed in article 10, section c, number 4 and section h. A list of conditions will be presented to the Board three weeks before the Annual General Assembly meeting and will be sure that those who are nominated will accept. The church can select a member of General Assembly to join the committee; this must be done at least two months ahead of time. When the time for Nomination is over, this committee will be dissolved. ART. 15. About the assets: a) The assets of the church are: 1) The voluntary offering of the members. 2) The donations, the inheritances and legacies made to the church. 3) All the material possessions, Real Estate, rights and values acquired under the law. 4) All other income that the church receives for any legal activities it promotes. ART. 16. About Dissolution and Liquidation: a) The church may be dissolved by order of law or with the agreement of two thirds of the member meeting at an extraordinary session of the General Assembly called for this purpose. b) Once it is agreed that the church will be dissolved, a liquidation committee will be appointed. Any remaining possessions of the church will be donated to the Baptist Convention of Ontario & Québec. ART. 17. General Orders: a) The beginning of the fiscal year will be January first and it will end on December thirty-first. b) To modify or eliminate the current Statutes, a favorable vote of more than sixty percent at an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly is required. c) If a member of the church is unhappy with the decision made by the Board or a committee, an appeal to the church can be made. The support of other members is needed.
11 d) Groups or societies linked to the church can be organized and will be subordinate to the church. e) All committees, societies, groups and organizations formed within the church must present an annual report at the yearly meeting of the General Assembly. The church will be represented at the annual Assembly of the Baptist Convention of Ontario & Québec by the pastor and two delegates for the first fifty church members and one for each additional fifth
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1 CONSORTIUM OF ENERGY PRODUCERS ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES FOR EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS AND OIL FROM APPALACHIAN SHALES MAY 1, 2012 The Appalachian Shale Recommended Practices Group (ASRPG), a consortium of 11 of the Appalachian Basin s largest natural gas and oil producers, today announced the creation of the Recommended Standards and Practices for Exploration and Production of Natural Gas and Oil from Appalachian Shales. The ASRPG s Recommended Standards and Practices for Exploration and Production of Natural Gas and Oil from Appalachian Shales were developed to promote effective safety, environmental and health practices consistent with the key recommendations of both the U.S. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board s (SEAB) final report issued in November 2011, and the National Petroleum Council s (NPC) Prudent Development report issued in September Both reports acknowledge regional differences in geology, land use, water resources and regulation. Consistent with these findings, the Recommended Standards and Practices for Exploration and Production of Natural Gas and Oil from Appalachian Shales reflect existing primacy of state regulation in the areas it addresses, which encompass each phase of the life cycle of a well. The entire document may be viewed in the attached.pdf file. In conjunction with the Recommended Standards and Practices document, the ASRPG issued the following statement: As producers in the Appalachian Basin, we strive to be responsible operators that conduct business in a transparent and sustainable manner, and openly communicate with stakeholders. ASRPG s members are committed to conducting operations in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances, and
2 implementing standards, practices and procedures that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. The continuous evolution of technology used by the oil and natural gas industry has improved economic opportunities in the Appalachian region, energy security and the ability to conduct operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. ASRPG s goal is to encourage operators to implement today s technologies that enhance safety and environmental performance. We also recognize it is essential for all operators to continuously improve and adopt effective practices as technology evolves. The ASRPG s consensus-based approach to developing the recommended standards and practices for Appalachian Shales provides a roadmap to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance, as well as empowers workers to stop work that is potentially unsafe, emphasizes the importance of optimizing local content and encourages the use of clean-burning natural gas. The ASRPG plans to submit the recommended standards and practices document to State regulators and legislators in the Appalachian areas of operations, as well as the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), and the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER) to inform state regulatory frameworks and reviews. Additionally, the group plans to disseminate the document to important producer organizations such as the Marcellus Shale Coalition, America s Natural Gas Alliance, the American Petroleum Institute, West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, and the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association. ASRPG s members are assessing options to periodically review and update the recommendations to reflect improvements in practices and technologies, and to effectively and systematically disseminate the recommendations to producers and stakeholders in the Appalachian region.
3 ABOUT THE ASRPG: ASRPG s mission is to identify and disseminate responsible standards and practices for effective environmental, health and safety practices utilized in shale natural gas and oil development operations in the Appalachian region. The ASRPG consists of the following participating companies: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC): Anadarko s mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world s health and welfare. As of year-end 2011, the company had approximately 2.54 billion barrels-equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world s largest independent exploration and production companies. For more information about Anadarko, please visit Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG): Cabot Oil & Gas, headquartered in Houston, Texas is a leading independent natural gas producer with its entire resource base located in the continental United States. For additional information, visit the Company's Internet homepage at Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK): Chesapeake is the second-largest producer of natural gas, a Top 15 producer of oil and natural gas liquids and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S.. Further information is available at where Chesapeake routinely posts announcements, updates, events, investor information, presentations and press releases. Chevron (NYSE: CVX): Chevron is one of the world s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at About EQT Corporation: EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company with emphasis on Appalachian area natural gas production, gathering, transmission, and distribution. With more than 120 years of experience, EQT continues to be a leader in the use of advanced horizontal drilling technology designed to minimize the potential impact of drilling-related activities and reduce the overall environmental footprint. Through safe and responsible operations, the Company is committed to meeting the country s growing demand for clean-burning energy, while continuing to provide a rewarding workplace and enrich the communities where its employees live and work. Company shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange as EQT. Visit EQT Corporation at
4 Seneca Resources Corporation: Seneca, the exploration and production segment of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG), explores for, develops, and purchases natural gas and oil reserves in California and Appalachia. Additional information about Seneca and National Fuel Gas Company is available at Shell Oil Company: Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell plc and part of a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 93,000 employees in more than 90 countries. In the U.S., Shell operates in 50 states and employs nearly 20,000 people working to help tackle the challenges of the new energy future. Shell is a leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, a recognized pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production technology, and one of America s leading oil and natural gas producers, gasoline and natural gas marketers and petrochemical manufacturers. Learn more about Shell in the U.S. at Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN): Southwestern Energy Company is an integrated company whose wholly-owned subsidiaries are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, natural gas gathering and marketing. Additional information on the company can be found on the Internet at Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX: TLM) (NYSE: TLM): Talisman is a global, diversified, upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. Talisman's three main operating areas are North America, the North Sea and Southeast Asia. The company also has a portfolio of international exploration opportunities. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Please visit our Web site at About WPX Energy, Inc. WPX Energy (NYSE: WPX) WPX Energy is an independent natural gas and oil exploration and production company specializing in producing natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil. The company has nearly three decades of experience in the industry and produces enough natural gas to meet the energy needs of 6 million homes per day. The company has a geographically diverse portfolio, with primary operations in the Piceance Basin, Bakken Shale and Marcellus Shale. To learn more about WPX, please visit XTO Energy Inc. An affiliate of ExxonMobil, XTO Energy has interests in more than 40,000 oil and natural gas wells and 6.1 million acres of leasehold across the country. XTO has operations in many of the most prolific unconventional plays of the United States including the Bakken, Barnett, Eagle Ford, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus, and Woodford Shales. Bringing together XTO s experience and expertise in natural gas development with ExxonMobil s advanced technologies, financial strength, and leadership in the global energy industry has resulted in a truly exceptional organization. Learn more at
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1 FORM 201 New Program Proposal * Action TRACKING NUMBER NEW Add Degree Program Add Area of Emphasis Add Dual Degree Program (Graduate Program Only) Add New Certificate Program (Graduate Program Only) Add Program: Check this box if you are creating a new undergraduate degree or graduate degree. Add Area of Emphasis: Check this box if you are adding a specific focus within the major with different degree requirements from the standard major. Add Dual Degree: Check this box if you are creating a new degree by combining two existing graduate degrees. Add New Certificate: Check this box if you are creating a new certificate at the graduate level only. Program Information *Proposed First Term of Implementation Use 4-digit year followed by term code. 1=spring, 2=summer and 3=fall. (ex: for "Fall 2011.") *Major Select Major For NEW MAJOR or DUAL DEGREE, please press the Help button. Choose major from pull-down list; if dual degree, select "DUAL DEGREE." If other new major (not on list), select "NEW MAJOR." CCO to obtain new major code at Once you are notified that the new major has been added to the list, go back into the "Edit" version of the program and select your new major from the list. "NEW MAJOR" or "DUAL DEGREE" will be displayed until the new major has been added to the list. (Note: This does not mean that the new major has been approved!) *Degree Type Select Degree Type Choose degree from pull-down list; if degree is not listed, choose "Other." Other Degree Type Indicate the specific degree type for this program (e.g., "Master of Music Performance," "Master of Arts/Master of Professional Writing," 'BS, Chemical Engineering (Electrical Engineering)" ). Usually for professional degrees, dual degrees, or areas of emphasis. If you are creating a new dual degree, provide the post codes for the two degrees you are combining. Enter Dual Degree POSTs. POST Code 1 POST Code 2 Proposal Information *Proposal Abstract
2 Include brief yet complete summary of proposed program. Key points should be mentioned. *Reason for Request, including Program Objective and Academic Rationale Explain why you are proposing the new program so that reviewers outside your school will understand your goals and reasons. Provide the academic rationale for this request, including student need, target audience, reorganization of a degree program, etc. How will students benefit from the proposal? Why is it appropriate academically (not financially) for USC to do this? A clear and specific explanation is required. (Do not just provide a flat statement of intention such as "Adding new program.") If the proposal is complex, controversial, or novel, it may be helpful to provide explanatory background information. Request Additional Information Include here any additional information which would help the curriculum committee members understand and review the request. Courses Course ID Title Units Prerequisites Co-requisites Concurrent Enrollment Cross Listed As Status Courses: Include all required and elective courses for the major. They will appear in alphabetical order by prefix and number, and display the title, units, any prerequisites, corequisites or concurrent enrollment, and any cross-listed courses. Maximum unit values for variable units courses may or may not appear; the catalogue copy will provide this detail. The purpose of the course list is to show the current correct information about each course (including whether it is the process of being revised or dropped in CMS), so that you can be sure that you provide the correct prefix, title, units, etc, in the catalog copy. The catalog copy (not the course list) will state whether courses are required or are in a list of options. Status Bar: Click the red "Undo" button next to the status (INCLUDE) on the far right to remove a recently-added course. Courses with a grey "i" next to the Undo icon are currently in process (CREATE, REVISE, DROP) in CMS. If a course is currently proposed to be dropped, review the program and course requirements and make the appropriate revisions (either eliminate the course from the course block, or do not drop the course in CMS). If a course is being revised, please take the revisions into account in the process of designing the program. Add: Enter course prefix (in all capital letters) and number separated by a dash (ex: SOCI-355). Click "ADD" to add course to list
3 above. Do not use the Enter button on your keyboard. Only courses which are currently active (in the catalogue) or in progress in CMS can be added. If a course is a cross-list, you must use the owning department prefix. You must initiate a course proposal to create a new course before adding the course to the Course list on the program form. Units Units Required for Degree Include total number of units required for program: minimum of 128 for undergraduate, 24 for masters, 60 for Ph.D, and 12 for certificate. If relevant, specify total number of units for the major in Proposal Abstract above. Related Program Information Target Audience (include anticipated enrollment): Describe the type of students for whom the program is designed. Relationship to and Comparison with Related Programs at USC: Include how the proposed program is related to and differs from similar programs at USC. Describe any appropriate cross-departmental cooperation. What will be the impact on faculty and students in other departments? Comparison with Similar Programs at Other Institutions:
4 List other institutions offering a similar program and compare such programs with the proposed program. Admission Requirements List Minimum GPA, If Any: Prerequisite Courses and Grades, if Any; Other Requirements or Restrictions: Resources and Other Information Resources and how they will be supplied Faculty:
5 Indicate who will direct and teach in the program, and the extent to which instruction will be provided by tenure track vs. adjunct faculty. Identify any challenges in providing appropriate instructors for the courses. Identify who is ultimately responsible for the academic quality and consistency with program goals in circumstances where substantial teaching will be done by adjunct faculty. Library: Indicate the present USC holdings, future and continuing acquisitions, and other library sources available. Physical (space, technology, labs, etc) Include a description of physical resources and technology needed to accommodate this program. If program will be offered at off-campus site, describe: Include location and rationale, resources, and student services available. If program will be offered via distance learning, describe: Indicate how and where students will take courses, who will provide instruction and how, and how advisement and other university resources will be made available to any off-campus students.
6 Affected Departments Click Here to Select Affected Department(s), if any The submitting unit should identify other units that may be affected by the creation of this program. The curriculum panel should be able to determine whether the proposing unit has taken advantage of appropriate opportunities for interdepartmental cooperation, and whether redundancy has been avoided. This review is intended to ensure that departments affected by a curriculum action have been consulted by the department submitting the program request. When you select an affected department from the list, the DCC, Department Chair and Dean will have the option to route the proposal to the Dean of the affected department for review and comments. Note: you should not select any departments in your own school when inputting Affected Departments -- only departments in other schools. Submitting Unit Contacts Enter USC or 10-digit USC ID All four fields must be populated. To input Submitting Unit Contacts, input the person's USC address. Their contact information will be propagated automatically. If there is a "college" or "marshall" in the person's address (eg, that must be included. You will receive an error message if you input the incorrectly. Please refer to the online USC Faculty/Staff Directory if necessary. Staff ID: Submitting DCC Faculty ID: Submitting Faculty Member and/or Faculty Proposer Unit Chair/Director ID: Department Chair for Curriculum for submitting department Dean of School/Designee ID: Designated Dean for School Curriculum * Staff * Faculty * Unit Chair / Director * Dean of School / Designee Documents - Catalog Copy (Required. Submit document with track changes. Indicate desired placement in Catalogue.) - Sample Student Schedule (optional) - Additional Supporting Documents (optional) no file selected Review Comments Comment History * New Comment
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4 Union List the numbers of those departments which have an employee named Smith or are located in Columbus. where ENAME = Smith union where LOC = Columbus Functions and Groups List the departments (DNO) and the average salary of each., avg(sal) E, DEPT D where E.DNO = D.DNO group by DNO Duplicates ARE eliminated by default. union all - leaves duplicates CIS 671 Query Languages 19 CIS 671 Query Languages 20 SQL is (was) NOT an Algebra List the departments (DNO, DNAME) in which the average employee salary < $25,000., DNAME E, DEPT D where E.DNO = D.DNO group by DNO, DNAME having avg(sal) < CIS 671 Query Languages 21 Nested Select: No analog in Relational Algebra List names of employees in departments 25, 47 and 53. select NAME where DNO in (25, 47, 53) List names of employees who work in departments in Ann Arbor. select NAME where DNO in ( where LOC = Ann Arbor ) CIS 671 Query Languages 22 Big Summary For all departments in Columbus with average salary > $25,000, list the department s number, name, and average salary ordered by average salary in descending order., DNAME, avg(sal), DEPT where EMP.DNO = DEPT.DNO and LOC = Columbus group by DNO, DNAME having avg(sal) > order by 3 desc CIS 671 Query Languages 23 Null Values All of the following conditions are always false. null > 25 null < 25 null = 25 null <> 25 null >= 25 null <= 25 null = null null <> null However we can use the following: select NAME where SAL < or SAL is null CIS 671 Query Languages 24 4
5 Views In SQL A named, derived table (a virtual table). Derived from base tables and/or other views. In Three-schema Architecture (pp ) External View A collection of several tables, some views, other base tables. Views: Changing Attribute Names Create a view called PROGS consisting of the EMPNO, name and salary of all programmers. Include the locations of their departments. create view PROG(EMPNO, NAME, SALARY, HOMEBASE) as select EMPNO, NAME, SAL, LOC, DEPT where EMP.DNO = DEPT.DNO and EMP.JOB = Programmer CIS 671 Query Languages 25 CIS 671 Query Languages 26 Exists ( ) and For All ( ) EMP( EMPNO, NAME, DNO, JOB, MGR, SAL, COMMISSION) DEPT( DNO, DNAME, LOC) CIS 671 Query Languages 27 Answer: D1 and D2 exists, The order of the two where exists selects does not matter. and exists EY Still gets D3. and EY.DNO = DEPT.DNO)) CIS 671 Query Languages 28 for all, However no for all exists in SQL. where for all and exists EY and EY.DNO = DEPT.DNO)) CIS 671 Query Languages 29 CIS 671 Query Languages 30 5
6 However no for all exists in SQL. where not exists Use two not exists. and not exists EY and EY.DNO = DEPT.DNO)) Eliminate where not exists and not exists EY and EY.DNO = DEPT.DNO) ) and DNO <> D3 CIS 671 Query Languages 31 CIS 671 Query Languages 32 SQL: for all ( ) using count Function First Attempt: SQL: for all ( ) using count Function Second Attempt: D where ( select count(distinct JOB) ) = ( select count(distinct JOB) EY where EY.DNO = D.DNO) D3JOBS: Jobs done DJOBS: Jobs done department D. D where ( select count(distinct JOB) ) = ( select count(distinct EY.JOB) EY, EMP ED3 where EY.DNO = D.DNO and EY.JOB = ED3.JOB and ED3.DNO = D3 ) D3JOBS: Jobs done DJOBS: Jobs done by employees in department D that are also done by employees in department D3. CIS 671 Query Languages 33 CIS 671 Query Languages 34 Why does this approach work? The where clause is applied to a specific department D. D where ( select count(distinct JOB) ) = ( select count(distinct EY.JOB) EY, EMP ED3 where EY.DNO = D.DNO and EY.JOB = ED3.JOB and ED3.DNO = D3 ) Works if DJOBS D3JOBS. Why is this a general rule? Why is the rule satisfied in this case? D3JOBS: Jobs done DJOBS: Jobs done department D that are also done by employees in CIS 671 Query Languages 35 6
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