Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union

“The membership annually elects a board of directors. The board of directors then elects the executive committee.”

“The membership approves certain decisions of the board as stated in the by-laws.”

“The organization's treasurer approves a draft of the 990 and submits it to the board for review and approval prior to filing return.”

“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 epru 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 that epru 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 reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the results of arm's length bargaining. B. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management conform to the epru'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.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public via the organization's website.”

“To foster and promote the growth and development of rugby in the territory of the eastern pennsylvania rugby union; to increase the awareness of rugby and its traditions; to adhere to the laws of the game as framed by the international rugby board and as adopted by the united states rugby football union; to generally advance interest, education and participation in rugby, both nationally and internationally. To promote interest, study and improvement in amateur sports; to provide education and instruction to the general public about rugby; to hold competitions and exhibitions.”