Los Angeles County Professional Peace

“Per the association's bylaws: there shall be six classes of members - active, retired, service, limited access deputy, honorary and reserve deputy. (a) active members are those who are on active duty within the los angeles county sheriff's department, the district attorney's office, and any other department the board of directors deems appropriate, regardless of rank; or who are members of a bargaining unit certified to be represented by this association, or others deemed appropriate by the board of directors. (b) retired members are those who were on active law enforcement duty within the county, and have retired. (c) service members are members on active duty within the county who have joined the association for specific services, rather than for representation, or those classifications of employees the board of directors deem appropriate for membership in this association. (d) limited access deputy members are members who have joined the association for the specific and sole purpose of participating in the popa federal credit union, or other specific services approved by the board of directors. (e) honorary members are those persons who have been granted honorary status by a majority vote of the board of directors. (f) reserve deputy members are those who are reserve deputies approved by the sheriff's department and who have joined the association for specific services, participation in the popa federal credit union, and limited representational benefits as determined by the board of directors. Reserve deputy members shall have no right to vote, shall hold no office, serve on no committees, nor shall such members have any rights to redemption upon dissolution of the association. Membership in this association shall be limited to all persons described above, or such other classifications of employees as the board of directors deems appropriate, or retired as such. Application for active, retired, or reserve deputy membership, in this association shall be submitted to, and approved by, the board of directors of this association; a majority vote of said board of directors shall either confirm or deny such application for membership. Service and associate membership shall become effective immediately upon application. Active members who retire shall retain their membership, without requiring board approval at their time of retirement. Membership in this association shall cease upon the resignation or dismissal of said member from the service in his or her position of employment, except in cases of deferred retirement. If reinstated to active duty, former members may be reinstated to membership in this association upon the approval of the board of directors, by a majority vote; upon written application for reinstatement as a member of this association.”

“Only approval of by-law changes are subject to membership approval. By-law changes are sent to vote every fall.”

“The 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. A draft of the return is then reviewed and signed by the executive director or the president before filing with the irs.”

“Board members are required to review and sign a conflict of interest representation annually in december.”

“The board approves the compensation of the executive director. The executive director recommends the compensation of other key employees, while the board makes the final decision.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The organization's accounting basis is modified-cash basis.”

“This process has not changed from prior year.”