Liuna Training and Education Fund

“John j. Leconche, executive director and bernatdette oliveira de rivera, administrator are members of laborers international union of north america. Michael sabitoni and armand sabitoni are father and son.”

“The members of the laborers international union of north america (liuna) and contractors of the associated general contractors of america, inc. (agc) are able to elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the external auditors and reviewed by management. Revisions, corrections, etc. Are made as necessary. Once all are satisfied with the form, it is finalized and a copy is provided to all board members. No review was or will be conducted by the board.”

“Each year the organization's conflict of interest policy is provided to all officers, trustees and key employees. These people are asked to review the policy and sign a statement indicating that they understand the policy, have reported all potential conflicts during the past year in accordance with the policy and will report all potential conflicts during the coming year. All potential conflicts are evaluated by the board to determine if a conflict actually exists. In those instances where the potential transaction is a conflict the board examines the transaction and a vote is taken (with those involved recusing themselves) as to whether the organization will enter into the transaction.”

“Annually the board conducts a performance review and evaluation of the executive director. The review also establishes the individual's compensation for the following year. This process involves the evaluation of the individual, and a review of compensation of comparable positions obtained from the form 990 of similar organizations. The board's deliberation and decision is noted in the minutes of the meeting. The executive director establishes the compensation of the staff and reviews the performance evaluations and recommended compensation with the board. The evaluations and compensation are discussed by the board although no vote of approval of the executive director's decision is required.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (articles of incorporation and by-laws), its conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization will mail copies upon request or provide copies to those who come to the administrative office during normal business hours. The organization charges for the copies in accordance with irs regulations.”

“The organization did not change either its oversight process or selection process during the year.”