American Association of University

“Catherine morrison ian reyes v. President secretary domestic partners”

“The american association of university professors - university of rhode island chapter is a labor union made up of approximately 585 individuals who are employed as faculty at the university of rhode island.”

“Faculty members at the university of rhode island who are dues paying members vote for fellow members to serve on the governing body.”

“Members must approve contracts negotiated with the university.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and executive director and is made available to the executive committee and all members for review. Any and all questions are responded to individually.”

“Each executive committee member annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received, read, understands and will agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy. All potential conflicts are reviewed for compliance to the policy by the executive committee. If a conflict is found to be negative, appropriate restrictions are placed upon the individual for the activity.”

“The executive committee functions as a compensation committee in determining compensation for the executive director and all employees. The committee meets with the executive director on an annual basis to discuss his compensation and the compensation of all employees. In making its decisions, the committee takes into account the compensation paid to similar individuals in similar positions at comparable associations in the region. Also, the committee considers the performance of the association during the review period and considers the executive director's success in achieving the association's goals.”

“The executive director reviews all other employees for compensation. In making decisions, the executive director takes into account the compensation paid to similar employees at comparable non-profit associations in the area. Also, the executive director considers the performance of each individual employee's success in achieving the association's goals.”

“The association's governing documents, financial statement, and policies are made available to the public upon request.”

“The american association of university professors - university of rhode island chapter (the association) is a labor union organized to negotiate contracts, assist members in handling grievances and perform other necessary services that will benefit the union members.”