Office & Professional Employees

“Line 6 explanation - members of the organization comprised of employees working as office and professional employees in the motion picture and entertainment industry. Eligibility for membership shall be set forth in the organization's constitution and bylaws, and applicants for membership shall comply with and be subject to the requirements imposed by the organization's constitution and bylaws. Any member that meets the eligibility requirements under the bylaws can run for office. The president/business manager shall sign and issue a warrant for any extraordinary or non-recurring disbursement of funds of the organization. The members will not receive a share of the organization's profits or a share of the organization's net assets upon the organization's dissolution per the bylaws of the organization.”

“Line 7a explanation - officers of the organization are elected by the membership every three years. Every member whose dues are paid up through the month which is prior to the month, in which the nominations or elections are held, shall have the right to nominate, vote for, or otherwise support the candidate of his choice. The organization's executive board is empowered to fill vacancies in office, except in the event a vacancy in the position of secretary treasurer/business representative. The president/business manager may recommend a replacement to the executive board. The executive board shall be empowered to appoint a successor subject to the approval of the membership at the next regular or special meeting.”

“Line 7b explanation - membership has the authority to approve any significant expenditure or action contemplated by the executive board that arises outside the normal operations of the organization. The minutes of the executive board meetings are read at the general membership meeting.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 8b the organization does not have a committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Line 11b explanation - form 990 is reviewed, signed and mailed by the president of the organization after it has been prepared by the external accountants. The return is made available to the executive board at the next board meeting.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, and board members of the organization as well as all employees who exercise authority over the affairs of the organization. If any person covered by this policy determines or suspects that any actual or possible conflict exists, such person must disclose the existence of the financial interest given rise to the conflict and disclose all relevant facts prior to entering into any proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“Under the bylaws, the organization will provide a copy of the constitution and bylaws upon request of the member. The financial statement and the books and records are made available to the members to review upon their request. The lm-2 is available to the public through the department of labor's website, which includes financial and compensation information.”

“As of march 31, 2021, the organization did not have a whistle blower policy, or document retention and destruction policy.”

“Under the bylaws of the organization, the executive board has the authority to set the salary of the principal officer.”

“Under the bylaws of the organization, the principal officer has the authority to set the salaries for all employees of the organization.”

“Change in prepaid expenses -3,538. Change in union dues withheld -278.”

“There is no oversight of the audit review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The principal officer reviews the audit report and makes the report available for the executive board to review. In addition, the principal officer is responsible for selecting the independent accountant.”