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 member 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 vote on bylaw changes that affect operating policies of the board of directors. Members of the governing body are elected to office by the general membership at specified times.”

“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 subcommittee. 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.”

“The compensation of the president is determined by the bylaws and governance manual of the association and confirmed by the board through the budget process. The personnel committee of the board of directors will review and set the executive director's salary and sends their recommendation to the board for approval. Compensation of top management is set by the executive director and is incorporated within the operating budget of the association. Approval of top management compensation is through the board's approval of the operating budget. Hsta participates in the ncsea compensation survey for affiliates that provides national compensation information on comparable positions.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

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