Hawaii Nurses Association Office & Profe Ssional Employees Intl Union Local 50

“Part vi, section a, line 6 - members of the organization:the membership of the local shalll consist of the following classifications---------------------------------------------------------------------1. Active members - those employed within a collective bargaining unit represented by this local union; an employee or officer of the international union or one of its subordinates; an employee or officer of this local union or any council or other federation of local unions who has not retired from the position that made them eligible for active membership.2. Non-active members - those individuals who are former active members of this union, including anyone who has retired from the position which made them eligible to be an active member, who desires to maintain membership in this local union.3. Associate members - the local union may establish an associate membership classification which is consistent with any action concerning an associate membership classification by the executive board of the international union.”

“Part vi, section a, line 7a - power to elect governing body:the officers and members of the executive board shall be elected by the membership and shall hold office for a term of three (3) years.”

“Part vi, section a, line 7b - governance decisions reserved to members: no action of the membership shall be deemed valid or binding unless such action is taken by the membership at a regular or special meeting held pursuant to the provisions of this constitution and bylaws.”

“Part vi, section b, line 11b - review process of form 990:as the executive board's representative, the treasurer of hawaii nurses association reviews and discusses the form 990 with the preparer prior to its filing.”

“Part vi, section b, line 15a - compensation process for top official:the compensation of all other employees is determined by the president and submitted for approval by the executive board.”

“Part vi, section c, line 19 - availability of governing documents and f/s:the financial statements are available to the public upon request at the local's office or by written request.”

“The hawaii nurses association office and professional employees international union local 50 strives to stimulate and promote the professional and educational advancement of nurses and other health care professionals and advance their economic and general welfare; forster high standards of nursing; and promote continual improvement of health standards and availability of health care services for all people.”