Common use of Contribution Deduction for a Religious Body or Sect Clause in Contracts

Contribution Deduction for a Religious Body or Sect. To qualify for deduction of the contribution to a religious body or sect, the employee must certify to the AFT and the District that he/she is a member of a bona fide religious body or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations. Such exempt unit member will be required to submit to the Guild AFT and the District a notarized letter signed by an official of the bona fide religious body or sect certifying that person's membership. The deduction in an amount equal to the AFT’s full dues shall be forwarded to the charitable fund after the AFT has approved the exemption. The AFT will receive from the District quarterly proof of payment of an amount equivalent to such representation fee to one of the negotiated funds or organizations agreed to for alternative payment. The AFT and the District shall, within thirty (30) days of the signing of this Agreement, meet to establish the approved list of negotiated funds or organizations.

Contribution Deduction for a Religious Body or Sect. To qualify for deduction of the contribution to a religious body or sect, the employee must certify to the SDAE/AFT and the District that he/she is a member of a bona fide religious body or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations. Such exempt unit member will be required to submit to the Guild SDAE/AFT and the District a notarized letter signed by an official of the bona fide religious body or sect certifying that person's membership. The deduction in an amount equal to the AFT’s full dues shall be forwarded to the charitable fund religious body or sect after the SDAE/AFT has approved the exemption. The SDAE/AFT will receive from the District quarterly proof of payment of an amount equivalent to such representation fee to one of the negotiated funds or organizations agreed to for alternative payment. The SDAE/AFT and the District shall, within thirty (30) days of the signing of this Agreement, meet to establish the approved list of negotiated funds or organizations.