Mamakating First Aid & Rescue Squad

“Peter goodman sr. Peter goodman jr. Captain 1st lieut. Family members”

“The organization is a membership organization.”

“Officers shall be elected annually by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership at such meeting as the vote is taken. Notice must be sent to all members in good standing, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of election.”

“All active ambulance personnel, active non-ambulance personnel, and active life members in good standing are permitted to vote on amendments to the by-laws and constitution. Any proposed amendments to the bylaws and constitution require an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership.”

“Board members are given a draft copy of form 990 to review and comment upon prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, 2. Has read and understands the policy, 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and 4. Understands the organization is chartiable 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. In addition, the organization conducts periodic reviews that shall, at a minimum, include: 1. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining; and 2. 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. When conducting periodic reviews the organization may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the governing board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available at the ambulance building or accountant's office upon written request.”

“Volunteers provide first aid services and are responsible for restocking the ambulatory vehicles with supplies for the day shift.”