Wa-ID Construction Teamsters-Employers Apprenticeship and Training Trust

“At least two employer trustees representing eastern washington and northern idaho signatory employers are appointed by the inland northwest associated general contractors of america, inc. At least one employer trustee is appointed by a majority of employers signatory to collective bargaining agreements with teamsters local union numbers 483 and 983 covering southern idaho. At least one employer trustee representing the western washington area signatory employers is appointed by the associated general contactors of washington, inc. The trustees representing the employees are appointed by the local unions affiliated with the joint councils of teamsters number 3 and 28. At least one employee trustee is appointed to represent teamsters local unions numbers 483 and 983 covering southern idaho. At least one employee trustee is appointed by teamsters joint council number 28 to represent western washington local unions.”

“The form 990 was prepared under the guidance of the trust's direct by independent accounting firm tri-cities tax llc. Draft copies of the organization's financial statements and form 990 were first provided to the trust'd director and legal counsel who reviewed the form 990 for accuracy and completeness. Any questions, concerns, or issues raised by them were addressed, and any necessary revisions were made to the form 990. The revised form 990 was then provided to the board of trustees for its review and approval. Any additional questions, concerns, or issues raised by the board of trustees were addressed, and any necessary revisions were made to the form 990. The final version of the form 990 was reviewed, approved, and filed by the board of trustees.”

“Each director, officer and employee of the trust (covered person) has an ongoing duty to disclose all material facts of every factual or potential conflicts of interest. For all identified potential conflicts of interest, the board of directors determines, based on all material facts, if a conflict of interest exists and what, if any, actions are required to eliminate or mitigate the conflict of interest. The directors evaluate the disclosures to determine whether each involves an actual conflict of interest and may attempt to develop alternatives to remove a conflict from the situation. A covered person who has an actual or potential conflict of interest is not present for or leaves any portion of a meeting at which the directors are voting to determine whether a conflict exists, but may be present prior to the vote or discussion of the vote to make a presentation to the directors, disclose additional facts, or respond to questions. The organization may enter into a transaction or arrangment in which a covered person has a conflict of interest only if the covered person has disclosed such conflict of interest in accordance with the organization's policy and either: the driectors approve the transaction or arrangment at a meeting at which the covered person who has a conflict does not participate (other than to answer questions raised by the unaffected directors), after determining, in good faith and after reasonable investigation, that the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable to the organization and is in the best interest of the organization, or the transaction or arrangment is in fact fair to the organization, furthers the organization's purposees, and does not result in a violation of the internal revenue code. Consideration of actual or potential conflicts of interest are documented in the minutes of the meeting of the board of directors (or a committee thereof) by containing: 1) the names of persons who disclosed an actual or potential conflict of interest or otherwise were found to have a conflict of interest; 2) the nature of the conflict of interest; 3) any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present; 4) the directors decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed; 5) the names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement; 6) the content of the discussion, including any alternatives considered to the proposed transaction or arrangment; and 7) a record of any votes taken in connection with the issue. The board of trustees is assigned overall responsibility for supervision of, and compliance with this conflict of interest polciy.”

“The board of trustees review and approve the compensation of all employees and assure compliance with the bargaining agreements. The trustees are independent of the employees. The trustees consider the duties and responsibilitiesof the employees as well as the compensation levels of employees of similar organizations.”

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“The trust's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon written request by contacting the trust at: 2410 e st helens; pasco, wa 99301”

“The trust was created to provide instruction, training, and retraining of employees or potential employees, wishing to qualify for work under collective bargaining agreements between employers in the construction industry and local unions affiliated with joint councils.”

“The trust provides instruction, training, and retraining of employees, or potential employees, wishing to qualify for work under collective bargaining agreements between employers in the construction industry and local unions affiliated with joint councils of teamsters numbers 3 and 28.”