Nj State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Assoc Inc

“The organization has members who are permanent active or retired members of any paid or part-paid fire department and maintain membership in any local association affiliated with the nj state fmba. This may include paid, public employees including the emergency medical service, the division of fire safety, new jersey state fire college, and other fire service/public safety employees.”

“Each local chapter elects a president and/or delegate to cast the local's vote in elections. A local's vote strength is directly proportionate to the amount of memberships within the local. The retired local has a vote in a reduced capacity due to their status as retired members.”

“Each local chapter elects a president and/or delegate to cast the local's vote regarding changes to by-laws. A local's vote strength is directly proportionate to the amount of memberships within the local. The retired local has a vote in a reduced capacity due to their status as retired members.”

“The organization receives a electronic copy of the 990. The president and treasurer review the 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

“All officers, members, and employees are subject to the conflict of interest policy and shall report the possible existence of a conflict of interest to the board of trustees or committee considering the proposed arrangement. All officers, members, and employees are required to complete a questionaire about possible conflict of interest with the organzation on an annual basis. Individuals who knowingly violate and/or refuse to abide by the policy may be subject to termination of their relationship with the organization. The board of trustees shall determine whether an actual or possible conflict of interest does exist and whether the njs fmba can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with reasonable efforts from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If the board of trustees has reasonable cause to believe that an officer, member or employee has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the individual of the basis and afford the officer, member or employee an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If after the response, the board of trustees determines that the officer, member or employee has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, the board of trustees shall take appropriate disciplinary and/or corrective action.”

“The organization's board periodically reviews and authorizes the employees compensation. Compensation is determinated based on performance and economic factors. Periodically, the board examines the compensation of similar positions in the immediate georgraphic area and documents this.”

“The organization makes its form 990 and audited financial statements available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. It is posted on the nj division of consumer affairs website, irs.gov, guidestar.org, and other similar websites. The organization's formation documents and policies are available upon request. Interested parties can contact the president at 1447 campbell street, rahway nj 07065 or by calling 732-499-9250.”