Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE 32BJ LEGAL SERVICES FUND SHALL CONSIST OF TWO TRUSTEES OF THE FUND. THE COMMITTEE IS DELEGATED FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT ON SUCH MATTERS AS IT SHALL DETERMINE TO REQUIRE ACTION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXCEPT FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT AND ANY MATTERS WHICH REQUIRE UNANIMOUS ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A - ELECT OR APPOINT GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS: | THE FUND'S TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 32BJ HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT A SUCCESSOR UNION TRUSTEE FOR THE FUND. IF AN EMPLOYER TRUSTEE VACANCY ARISES, THE FUND'S TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT THE REALTY ADVISORY BOARD HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT A SUCCESSOR EMPLOYER TRUSTEE FOR THE FUND. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - REVIEW OF FORM 990: | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CONTROLLER. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: | THE FUND IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") AND THE FIDUCIARY STANDARDS OF ERISA, INCLUDING THE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS PROVISIONS, WHICH CONSTITUTES THE FUND'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE PROVISIONS AS REQUIRED BY ERISA ALONG WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FUND'S PROFESSIONALS. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B-TOP MGT OFFICIALS COMPENSATION REVIEW: | THE FUND RETAINED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WHICH CONDUCTED SEARCHES ON A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL FOR SIMILAR JOBS AND DETERMINED THE REASONABLENESS OF THE FUND'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THE BENEFITS THE FUND PROVIDES AND OTHER INTERNAL FACTORS. THE CONSULTANT ALSO BUILT A SALARY STRUCTURE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUND AND THAT STRUCTURE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTED WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION, THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIBES TO AN ONLINE COMPENSATION SURVEY WHICH IS USED AS A TOOL IN REVIEWING THE FUND'S COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES AGAINST THE CURRENT JOB MARKET. |
| PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: | THE FUND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, THE SPONSORING UNION, AND CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS AS REQUIRED BY ERISA. |
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