Resolution # 17

Compensation for MPFFU Executive Board Members Attending IAFF Functions

WHEREAS, members of the MPFFU Executive Board are encouraged to attend various functions of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in order to enhance their knowledge and to obtain a better understanding of the services and resources available from the IAFF; and
WHEREAS, such participation enables MPFFU Executive Board members to better serve and support affiliated locals throughout the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the MPFFU currently has no formal written policy outlining compensation for MPFFU Executive Board members attending IAFF functions; and
WHEREAS, a written policy will provide a consistent way to function in the future:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that prior to the adoption of the annual MPFFU budget, the members of the MPFFU Executive Board shall determine whether sufficient funding exists to support board member attendance at IAFF functions during that budget year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if adequate funding is determined to be available in the adopted budget, Executive Board members attending IAFF functions shall receive the established daily compensation rate for,:
•	up to one (1) two (2) travel days as approved by the executive board; prior to the start of the function
•	one (1) day for each day they attend a workshop or general session; and
•	one (1) travel day following the conclusion of the function for return home; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this policy shall provide a consistent procedure for determining the compensation of MPFFU Executive Board members attending IAFF functions.

Submitted by: Terrence H. Chesney, MPFFU Secretary/Treasurer
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Cost Factor:  none

Committee Assigned to: Constitution and Bylaws 

Committee Recommendation: ADOPT (as amended)

Convention Action: