8035 Aft-Oregon Aft AFL-CIO

“Oregon locals of the american federation of teachers, individuals eligiblefor membership, and retired members that wish to maintain affiliation. Themembership consists of divisions of public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education facultyand professionals, state and local public employees, and other workers.”

“Members of local affiliates elect (by secret ballot) representativedelegates to the convention every two years. The delegates elect theofficers every two years, make and approve policy resolutions, and amendthe constitution and bylaws of the organization.”

“Constitutional and by-law amendments are voted on at the convention every two years by a (simple majority vote for bylaws and a two-thirds majority vote constitutional amendments) vote cast by delegates made up of members.”

“The form 990 is drafted through a collaborative effort of aft-oregon's outside accounting firm and in-house financial professionals. The form 990 is provided to the executive council for review before filing the form.”

“All executive council members sign a disclosure of interest policy formwhen elected and the form is updated as needed.”

“15a: the financial operations director signs a written contract and the president signs an employment agreement that is approved under the general policy direction established by the executive council. There is a review of comparability of salary with peer groups when deemed necessary. 15b: the financial operations director signs a written contract and the president signs an employment agreement that is approved under the general policy direction established by the executive council. There is a review of comparability of salary with peer groups when deemed necessary.”

“Financial statements, tax returns, governing documents, and policies are made available upon request as required by law. The department of labor form lm-2 is available online on the dol website.”