West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc

“The organization is a nonstick, nonprofit corporation affiliated with the american federation of labor and congress of industrial organizations (afl-cio). Eligibility for membership in the organization is set forth in the constitution of the west virginia afl-cio. In general, members may include local unions and other organizations chartered by or otherwise affiliated with the afl-cio; and such other similar constituency groups approved by the executive board that are located in west virginia. Applicants for membership must comply with and be subject to the requirements imposed by the organization's by-laws and the national afl-cio constitution.”

“Representatives of the organization's members elect the officers and directors to serve a four-year (4) term at the organization's quadrennial convention in accordance with the constitution and by-laws. Any delegate who has been seated in the convention in accordance with the applicable provisions of the constitution is eligible to be nominated for the offices of president and secretary-treasurer. Delegates for one of the fourteen vice-president positions must be nominated by congressional district caucuses in accordance with procedures set forth in article xiii of the constitution.”

“The organization's executive board has complete authority to conduct its affairs subject to the provisions of the organization's constitution and by-laws, the national afl-cio's constitution, and applicable laws and statutes. All amendments to the organization's by-laws shall be made by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the delegates at a constitutional or special convention of the organization.”

“The organization's president and/or secretary-treasurer reviews the return with the independent accountant for completeness and accuracy when it is presented for signature. The officer(s) inform the executive board at its next meeting that the return has been filed, a public inspection copy has been made available in the organization's main office, and a complete copy is available for inspection by board member in the office. The officer(s) will also typically discuss with the board any significant changes or observations that come from the return preparation.”

“The president's salary and benefits are fixed by the organization's constitution and by-laws, and are subject to change through amendment to said by-laws by vote of the delegates at the quadrennial convention. A committee of the executive board is charged with making any such compensation recommendations to the convention for approval, rejection or amendment.”

“The same compensation approval process described for the president is also applied to the secretary-treasurer, the organization's only other elected paid officer.”

“The organization's governing documents and form 990 are available for inspection in the main office during normal business hours. Advance notice is requested.”