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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| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | SOME OF THE EMPLOYER TRUSTEES ARE EMPLOYED BY COMPANIES THAT HAVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 11 IN WHICH THE UNION TRUSTEES ARE OFFICERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings | NO OTHER COMMITTEES EXIST WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FUND MANAGER AND SEVERAL TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPURTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE TRUSTEES WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION, AFTER WHICH A VOTE IS TAKEN ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF APPROPIATE, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANASCTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DUE DILIGENCE, TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE FUND CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE BY VOTE OF TRUSTEES WITHOUT A FINANCIAL INTEREST WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE FUND'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF THE TRUSTEES HAVE REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A TRUSTEE HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY SHALL INFORM THE TRUSTEE OF THE BASIS AND AFFORD THE INDIVIDUAL AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE THE INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS THEY DEEM APPROPIATE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.TO ENSURE THAT THE FUND OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS PURPOSE AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL DETERMINE COMPENSATION AND PAY INCREASES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED BY THE FUND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | THE FUND MAKES IT'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE FUND OFFICE. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE FUND ALSO MAILS OUT SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS TO ALL MEMBERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. |
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