Palmdale Lodge No 507 Loyal Order of Moose

“The organization consist of members only united in the bonds of fraternity benevolence and charity with every member having equal voting rights on all matters brought before the governing body and at general meetings for acceptance or rejection”

“Members must be invited for membership by filling out an application for membership and be sponsored by an active member which is then reviewed by the membership investigation committee and voted on by active members in good standing at a general meeting”

“All business must be presented in writing and first referred to the board of officers for consideration and then presented at a general or special meeting of the lodge members during the next general meeting and then voted on by the general membership in attendance for acceptance or rejection”

“The board of officers at their regular meeting review the year end financial statements for approval and authorize the preparation of the federal and california tax returns for organizations exempt from income tax and/or unrelated business income tax and when completed review the returns for final approval to file”

“The governing body has adopted a standard conflict of interest policy and monitors all and any activities in regards to contracts maintenace employment and compensation and management of the ogranization”

“Salary and wages are determined by vote of the governing body with respects to the state and federal labor laws and by the bylaws of the organization and monitors their compliance”

“The board of directors in accord with the state laws and those of the organization bylaws vote on any compnsation for officers and employees as allowed by the organization bylaws and monitors compliance”

“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and tax returns as permitted available for public inspection upon request during the administrator's normal business hours”

“Prior year cash/fund balance oversated = -$7916”