United Association Local No 159

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“The organization's members include journeyman plumbers, apprentice plumbers, life members who paid dues for 50 years, honorable withdrawal members who pay the local $100 to temporarily leave the local and upon return they pay $100, and retired members who pay dues until they become life members. Journeyman plumbers, life members and retired members are eligible to vote to elect officers and to approve decisions of the governing body. Honorable withdrawal members do not have voting rights because they have taken a leave of absence from the local. Apprentice plumbers have rights to vote on financial matters but cannot vote for the election of officers.”

“Journeyman plumbers, life members and retired members of the local elect the officers. No member has the right to vote at any election unless he has been a member in good standing in the local union where the vote is being taken for a period of one (1) year immediately prior to the date of the election. Any member who owes or has paid a reinstatement fee within a period of one (1) year immediately prior to the date of the election is not eligible to vote in any local union election. Member contractors do not have the right to vote until six (6) months after the member has terminated his business or financial interest in any business directly connected with the plumbing and pipe fitting industry.”

“Membership approves the following: budget, increase to contract, changes to bylaws and master labor agreement, and monthly financial statements. In order to vote on the above items, the member (journeyman only, apprentices are not eligible) must be in good standing (dues must be paid for a period of not less than two years).”

“On behalf of the governing body, the finance committee reviews the form 990 for accuracy and completeness, prior to filing with the irs.”

“The bylaws state the approved compensation for the following: weekly salary and allowance for the business manager and assistant business manager and monthly allowance for the recording secretary and executive board members. The business manager and assistant business manager review and approve compensation when checks are signed. On a monthly basis, the finance committee approves all disbursements.”

“Upon request, the organization makes its governing documents and financial information available to the public. The organization does not have a written conflict-of-interest policy.”

“The local prepares its financial statements on a modified cash basis.”

“The executive board assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor. This process has not changed from the prior year.”