National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association

“Narfe has members that pay dues. Voting membership categories include chapter, national-only, honorary, and distinguished. All voting members have all privileges of membership including the right to vote and hold office.”

“Voting members of narfe elect members of the governing body.”

“Ballot vote by the membership is required for the election of national officers and regional vice presidents (rvps), changes to national dues, changes in compensation for national officers and rvps, and adoption of bylaws amendments. A two thirds vote is required for approval of any resolution or report that recommends changes in dues or the compensation of the national officers or of the rvps.”

“All members of the governing body are provided a copy of the final draft 990 before signature for review. Several copies of the forms are kept in the offices of the national secretary/treasurer and the director of budget and finance.”

“Members of the governing body are required to disclose conflicts of interest as potential matters arise. Each narfe officer and director shall annually (and prior to taking office as an officer or a director, as applicable) sign and file with the narfe secretary a statement which affirms that such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; 2. Has read and understands the policy; 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and 4. Understands that narfe is a nonprofit organization and that, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. 5. By participating as a narfe officer or director, will not be in conflict with any other conflict of interest requirements, including, without limitation, those arising from federal, state, local and professional licensing board (e.g., state attorney bars and medical boards) policies, laws, or ethics codes, applicable to such person. The secretary shall provide to each board member a copy of their own completed forms and make forms available to the compliance officer upon request to the secretary. Such forms shall be kept in the headquarters office.”

“Several copies of the forms are kept in the office of the national secretary/treasurer and the director of budget and finance for review by the public upon request.”

“Contract services 233,304. Other professional fees 779,343. Institute 27,500. Speakers 43,302. Parliamentarian fees 6,241.”