Policies & Principles Sample Clauses

Policies & Principles. A. What is a Local Chapter? A local chapter is an extension of the MIA, the advocate for the natural stone industry - and now it’s right in your region. Think of it as an educational branch office of the association. Because chapters are actually part of MIA - not separate organizations – local organizers can avoid the hassle of incorporating, obtaining an IRS determination as non-profit, filing taxes (even if a non-profit does not pay taxes it still has to file a return) and other government reports. The MIA handles event registrations for local events (though local organizers set the budget) and MIA pays invoices and keeps track of local chapter income and expenses. This process will ensure that chapter leaders are protected from liability issues as long as they are acting in good faith. This arrangement makes it as easy as possible for members to run local chapters. Along with the numerous advantages of being part of MIA there are a few important obligations. Chapters are expected to be self-supporting financially, follow XXX’s regular policies and procedures and abide by XXX’s chapter policies described in this document. B. Mission Statement To better achieve its mission of leading and fostering the interests of all involved in the stone industry, the MIA resolves to extend its educational outreach and professional networking through the organization of local chapters. Under the leadership of local MIA members, chapters are intended to support and enhance MIA’s role as the leader in education and to promote MIA, its objectives, activities and programs. The primary purpose of the chapters is to increase the value of membership.

Policies & Principles. The principles of sharedgovernance should permeate the university, reaching every level of decision-making. In the interest of creating a culture of shared governance, this memorandum recognizes the following set of principles and policies: A The University of Washington Tacoma thrives when diverse stakeholders are included in decision-making processes from the outset, because open channels of communication and information prevents conflict caused by misunderstandings and partial information.

Policies & Principles. The principles of shared governance should permeate the university, reaching every level of decision-making. In the interest of creating a culture of shared governance, this memorandum recognizes the following set of principles and policies: A. The University of Washington Tacoma thrives when diverse stakeholders are included in decision-making processes from the outset. B. Open channels of communication and information preempts conflict caused by misunderstandings and partial information. C. Mutual respect, collegiality, and transparency marks the relationships and communication between all stakeholders. D. There should be opportunities for stakeholders to develop an understanding of each other’s interests, perspectives, operations, and experiences (e.g. events and/or workshops). E. Pursuant to the principles of transparent information and inclusion, all parties should maintain a list of all currently existing committees and their purpose and operating schedules. All parties should also communicate the formation of new committees to one another. F. All stakeholders should have the option to appoint a representative to sit on committees of interest to their constituents. These representatives should receive all relevant information pertaining to committee work as part of their membership. G. Consultation amongst university stakeholders about vendors and contractors whose operations directly relate to campus interests and have a broad impact. H. Stakeholder representatives should be active participants in decisions pertaining to the expansion and advancement of the University of Washington Tacoma.