International Assoc of Fire Fighters Local 143

“The IAFF is an organization in which in the ordinary course of doing business most persons working there are aware of the activities of the others. In the event that an occurrence has the appearance of violating any foundation policy, directors, officers and employees are encouraged to disclose what they know about the occurrence to the independent directors. Persons who do so are indemnified from any claims made against them as a result of such disclosures as long as they are accurate.”

“All files pertaining to IAFF are computerized. They are regularly updated and backed up monthly on two separate external hard drives. The financial files are also transferred to CDs which are kept in a fire-proof safe located on the premises. In addition, relevant hard copy documents are maintained in filing cabinets on the premises. Files are retained for a minimum of six 6 years.”

“The IAFF seeks to identify and eliminate to the greatest extent possible conflicts of interest that arise among its officers, directors and employees. On a regular basis not less than once a year the organization requires conflict of interest disclosures from the officers, directors, and employees. All personnel are required to disclose and discuss conflicts of interest at or before the time they arise. In the event that a conflict of interest arises it is evaluated by an independent committee of the Board of Directors. If the conflict is determined to be adverse to the IAFF the persons involved are directed to reduce or eliminate it. Persons who do not comply with this directive are removed.”