Professional and Technical Employees (Pte) Local 17

“Dues paying members of the labor union.”

“Members in good standing vote to elect members of the governing body.”

“Form 990 reviewed by the executive director and director of finance and is then provided to the governing body prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy indicates that no member of the professional & technical employees, local 17 board of directors or staff shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation with the organization. Each individual shall disclose any personal interest which he or she may have in any matter pending before the organization and shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matter. Any member of the organization's board of directors or staff shall refrain from obtaining any list of the organization's members for personal or private solicitation purposes at any time during the term of their affiliation. Annually board members and staff must certify the following: except with regard to carrying out my duties as an officer, director or staff member of the organization, or as described below, am not now nor at any time during the past year been: 1) a participant, directly or indirectly, in any arrangement, agreement, investment, or other activity with any vendor, supplier, or other party; doing business with the organization, which has resulted or could result in personal benefit to me. 2) a recipient, directly or indirectly, of any salary payments or loans or gifts of any kind or any free service or discounts or other fees from or on behalf of any person or organization engaged in any transaction with the organization. Any exceptions to 1 or 2 above must be disclosed with a full description of the transactions and of the interest, whether direct or indirect. Compliance with the above policies are monitored during staff and board meetings.”

“Executive directors salary is based on a negotiated formula which is a weighted average of the increase in the membership salaries. The process is completed annually.”

“The organizations makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial information available on request.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from prior year.”