San Bernardino Public Employees Association Inc

“Eligibility for membership shall be set forth in the International Constitution, and applicants for membership shall comply with and be subject to the requirements imposed by the Bylaws and the International Constitution. Any member that meets the eligibility requirements under the by-laws can run for office. Members will approve any significant expenditure that is not incurred in the normal course of operating 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 by-laws of the organization.”

“Officers of the Organization are elected by the Board of Directors every three years.All officers and trustees shall be determined by a simple majority vote of the Board of Directors.The Local Union Board of Directors is empowered to fill all vacancies in office which occur during the term of such office for the entire remainder of the unexpired term.”

“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 meetings of the Board of Directors and notices of official business and activity of the Local Union shall be recorded and after minutes have been approved by the Board, copies shall be made available to members upon request.”

“A copy of form 990 is provided to and reviewed by management and the board of directors before it is filed.”

“In january of each year the conflict of interest policy compliance statement is distributed to all employees and board of directors. They are all required to certify in writing that they have received the policy and are in compliance.”

“The general manager's salary is determined through employment contract negotiations between the general manager and designee(s) of the board of directors. A tentative agreement is not final until approved by a majority vote of the board of directors. These negotiations and the final determination are not subject to review or approval by outside parties and are determined by a vote of the board of directors in its sole discretion. Any subsequent increases are determined as described in the general manager's employment contract and as currently stated shall be equal to percentage increases obtained by the san bernardino public employees association members in the county of san bernardino.”

“The organization's governing documents are available at its administrative office during normal business hours upon request.”