Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer

“The association is a membership organization consisting of law enforcement, including retired law enforcement, and explorers.”

“The officers, with the exception of the treasurer, are elected by the membership at its annual meeting on a biannual basis. Elections for secretary are held every two years. Vice chairperson elections are held every two years to serve for six years; two years as vice chairperson, two years as chairperson and two years as past chairperson. During the year ended april 30, 2017, the membership voted to make the current treasurer a permanent treasurer until he resigns the position which time the term for a different treasurer would be an electable two-year term.”

“The members of the association approve the actions of the officers at its annual meeting. New bylaws or changes to the bylaws are proposed and voted on by all members attending the annual meeting.”

“At its board meeting the board reviews the financial reports prepared by the treasurer, which are used in the preparation of the form 990. The treasurer reviewed the tax return prior to its submission on xx/xx/202x. The treasurer will review the tax return with the board of directors at its next board meeting on xx/xx/xxxx.”

“The officers periodically review the conflict of interest statements and bring resolution to any questionable items.”

“The association board determined that the treasurer of the association should be paid a atipend for the large amount of time he spends planning and organizing association events. The amount of hte stipend was agreed to by the foard and unanimously agreed to by the membership at its annual meeting prior to payment. The treasurer abstained from all voting.”

“The association's tax returns and related documentation and financial records are available upon request to the associations's officers at the association's office. The association's form 990 is available at candid.org.”

“The association's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial information are available at ehr association's office for review upon request.”

“Minnesota law enforcement explorer association exists to promote public service and professional policing among young men and women. We educate our future law enforcement professionals through our annual state conference and by providing scholarships for post-secondary education.”

“To foster, advance, promote and administer educational, athletic and/or charitable aims and projects for law enforcement agencies to enhance and promote law enforcement exploring.”