Orange County Boces Teachers'

“Members of the boces teachers' association include teachers, assistant teachers and retirees of orange ulster boces.”

“Every member of the orange county boces teachers' association shall have equal rights and privileges to nominate candidates to hold office and to vote in elections or referendum.”

“Contract ratification of the collective bargaining agreements with the cooperative board shall be reserved solely for the general membership.”

“A copy of the form 990 will be made available to the board of trustees for review before being filed.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax- exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic review shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. B. Whether partnerships, joint ventures and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“The stipend paid to the trustees is voted on by the membership.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“To promote the best interest of the children and education of those attending boces, to advance the standards of the teaching profession, to promote the welfare of its members, to expose all forms of racism and discrimination, and to promote the unity and strength of the teaching profession.”