Hawaii State Teachers Association

“The organization has five classes of members: active members, retired members, student members, associate members and staff members. - active members are eligible to vote, hold office, participate in governance of the organization and participate in membership programs and activities as determined by the board. - retired & student members are eligible to participate in the annual convention, participate in membership programs and activities as determined by the board and are represented on the organization's board. These classes of members are not eligible to vote for officer election, hold office or vote on matters reserved for active members. - associate & staff members are eligible to participate in membership programs and activities as determined by the board. These classes of members are not eligible to vote, hold office or otherwise participate in governance of the organization.”

“Members elect delegates that are authorized to represent them and vote on their behalf. At the annual convention, the elected delegates nominate candidates for officer and board of director positions and hold a vote to elect officers and board of directors.”

“Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the president, secretary-treasurer and director of finance and accounting prior to filing and presentation to the board of directors.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, employees, volunteers and members (interested persons) and their family members. Potential conflicts are reviewed by the executive director or his/her designee and the existence of conflicts are determined by the board of directors. Interested persons with potential conflicts may not participate in any discussion or debate by the board of directors or its committee or subcomittee. Directors with potential conflicts are recused from discussions or voting on such conflicts. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors and any changes are communicated to all directors, officers, employees, volunteers and members.”

“Compensation of the organization's top management officials are determined by the executive director, who is responsible for recruitment and employment, and formalized by a written employment contract. Compensation packages are reviewed annually by the personnel committee and subject to approval by the board of directors. Hsta participates in the ncsea state compensation survey for nea affiliates that provides compensation information on similar positions.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“The process has not changed from the previous year.”