Hispanic Police Officers Assoc Inc

“Paying Members choose the Governing Body. Members shall be entitled to vote in person or by proxy, duly appointed in writing which is subscribed by such member and which bears a date not more than eleven (11) months prior to such meeting, unless such instrument provides for a longer period. Each member shall have one (1) vote for the election of Directors at the annual meeting, or for the determination of any matter which may be properly brought before the membership for action. Validation of votes shall be conducted by certified accountants together with a committee of members of the Association. The committee shall consist of no more than five (5) members, and shall be selected by the membership.The membership is the supreme and final authority of HPOA.”

“Paying Members choose the Governing Body. Eligibility for the Board of Directors and President: Any individual who is a member in good standing of HPOA for a minimum of six (6) months and who is employed by Miami Dade Police Department shall be eligible to serve as a Director and to hold any office except President. A minimum of five (5) years membership in HPOA shall be required to serve as President. In addition, a candidate for President shall be a descendant of at least one (1) Hispanic grandparent and have attended at least six (6) meetings within the previous twelve (12) months. Further, a candidate for President may not hold a rank of Captain or higher.”

“Authority to Execute: All contracts or other documents authorized by the Board of Directors and in accordance with the approved policies and progress of HPOA to be executed in the name and on behalf of HPOA shall be signed by such Officer or Officers or agent of HPOA. The Board of Directors shall review all contracts in consultation with the Associations attorney to determine if it is in the best interest of the membership and approve action by the majority. The President shall sign after the Board of Directors approves. Decisions of the Board of Directors shall be discussed at the next regular Association meeting to ensure that all members are informed as to the actions taken.”

“Governing Body reviews all Financials and Form 990 Filed with the IRS. In addition to those duties and powers, expressed or implied, set forth in these Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall be responsible for the execution, through the Officers and Directors, of the policies approved by the majority of the membership. It shall have general supervision of the affairs of HPOA between business meetings, fix the hour and place of business, make recommendations to the members and shall perform other duties which may be assigned to it by the majority of the members. The Board of Directors shall be subject to the orders of the majority of the members of HPOA, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by HPOA members.”

“Director and Governing Body do not get paid for their services. They volunteer their services.”

“The only employees are an accountant/bookkeeper and receptionist who are not officers of the Corporation.”

“Governing documents and copies of Form 990 Filed with the IRS are available to the public at 1470 NW 107 Ave., Suite 17P, Miami, Fl 33172”

“Rounding difference of $1.00”