Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FUND'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, IN CONSULATION WITH THE FUND'S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND INDEPENDENT ATTORNEYS, PREPARES A DRAFT OF THE FUND'S 990 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE FUND REQUIRES TRUSTEES AND THOSE PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE FUND TO DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY" REGARDING THE FUND. ANY IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE ADDRESSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING WHEN APPROPRIATE, THAT PERSON RECUSING HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY INVOLVEMENT REGARDING THE AFFECTED ENTITY OF TRANSACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | ALL TRUSTEES ARE UNCOMPENSATED AND EACH TRUSTEE IS APPOINTED BY THE PARTICIPATING UNION(S) AND EMPLOYER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FUND'S TRUST AGREEMENT. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DETERMINES THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICE STAFF AND CONSULTS WITH THE FUND'S INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 (ERISA). THE DECISION OF THE BOARD IS REFLECTED IN THE MEETINGS AND MINUTES OF THE FUND. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FUND IS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO ERISA. IT OPERATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. NO DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OTHER THAN THOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MADE PART OF AND REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED IN GOVERNMENTAL FILINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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