Sprinkler Fitters Local 483

“Active and retired members pay the full dues rate according to their class. They have the right to elect the members of the governing body and approve significant decisions of the governing body. Life members do not pay dues but they are also eligible to vote.”

“The members of the local union elect the members of the governing body.”

“The members of the local have the right to participate in the organization's governance. The members also approve significant decisions of the governing body.”

“The local does not have a committee with authority to act on behalf of the executive board.”

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to the business manager before the form was filed. The business manager reviewed the form for completeness and accuracy before it was filed.”

“Each executive board member, officer, and management employee annually signs a statement that affirms they received and agreed to the terms of the conflict of interest policy which requires disclosure of all conflicts of interest. If the executive board has determined the individual has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action consistent with the local's constitution and bylaws.”

“The executive board and membership review and approve compensation for all full-time officers based on an approved percentage of the industry wage and fringe schedules. The last wage and fringe schedules approved was for the increase effective august 1, 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not available to the public. Members may inspect these documents at the office of the local.”

“The organization uses a modified cash basis method of accounting to prepare the form 990.”

“The organization has an executive board that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its finanical statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed.”