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| General explanation attachment | Form 990-EZ, Part III - Primary Exempt PurposeThe Associations primary role is that of negotiating and administering a collective bargaining agreement with the City of Tigard, Oregon. In this capacity, the Association not only participates in formal bargaining sessions every two or three years, but also ensures that the City and the Association meet their obligation not to make changes in past practices which are mandatory for bargaining during the term of the contract without negotiations first occuring.In addition to its bargaining role, the Association represents officers through the entire disciplinary process, from the time the officer receives an Internal Investigation Division complaint through any appeals of discipline that the Association may lodge through the binding arbitration system. The Association also ensures that the City is in compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Practices Act both with respect to the procedures the Police Department follows and the equipment that employees are provided.The Association also serves in a number of other capacities, including representing its members interests in the political process of the City of Tigard and the State of Oregon. The Association is a partner in the City Police Department Community Policing efforts and donates to area youth sports leagues and various community organizations.The Association recognizes the value of education and, where appropriate, may identify individuals for scholarship assistance for higher education pursuits. |
| List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10 | Amount 3,580 |
| Description of other expenses Part I line 16 | Description AmountCommunications - Cell phones 1,000OR Secretary of State and OR Corp T 150Gifts 360Political Contributions 5,000NEP Advertising 1,788Payroll taxes and Processing 2,355PORAC Legal Defense Fund 4,076Meals and Xmas party 5,694Other 166Training 3,275 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20 | Description AmountChange in Market Value 4,140Dividends Reinvested 5,227 |
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