Religious Objectors. A Unit Member who has a philosophical or moral objection to participation in the Association shall not be required to join or financially support the Association as a condition of employment. In lieu of the agency fee, the Unit Member shall pay charitable funds to one of the non-religious, non-labor organizations listed in 3.13.3.2, exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code, in the sum equal to the agency fee. Religious Objectors do not have the rights and benefits of an Association Member and may not request a rebate for non-representational fees via a Xxxxxx Notice. 3.13.3.1 To receive a religious exemption, the Unit Member must submit a written statement establishing the basis for such exemption. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from the Association. If accepted, the Unit Member shall have his/her collected fees held in escrow by the District. At the end of the fiscal year the fees held in escrow will be donated to the charity designated by the Religious Objector. Proof of payment shall be made by the District to the Association and the Unit Member. 3.13.3.2 Unit Members with approved Religious Objector status must select one of the following organizations for the charitable donation: (a) American Cancer Society (b) SCEA Student Scholarship (c) Make-A-Wish Foundation
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Religious Objectors. A Unit Member who has a philosophical or moral objection to participation in the Association shall not be required to join or financially support the Association as a condition of employment. In lieu of the agency fee, the Unit Member shall pay charitable funds to one of the non-non- religious, non-labor organizations listed in 3.13.3.2, exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code, in the sum equal to the agency fee. Religious Objectors do not have the rights and benefits of an Association Member and may not request a rebate for non-representational fees via a Xxxxxx Notice.
3.13.3.1 To receive a religious exemption, the Unit Member must submit a written statement establishing the basis for such exemption. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from the Association. If accepted, the Unit Member shall have his/her collected fees held in escrow by the District. At the end of the fiscal year the fees held in escrow will be donated to the charity designated by the Religious Objector. Proof of payment shall be made by the District to the Association and the Unit Member.
3.13.3.2 Unit Members with approved Religious Objector status must select one of the following organizations for the charitable donation:
(a) American Cancer Society
(b) SCEA Student Scholarship
(c) Make-A-Wish Foundation
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement