Unallowable local expenses

Local may not engage in or expend funds on the following items:

• Purchase of alcohol.
• Paying for gambling.
• Entering into contracts on behalf of MAPE.
• Incurring indebtedness (loans) outside of MAPE Central.
• Pooling of financial resources without prior approval of the Finance Committee.
• Contributing to other union organizing activities, other than those sanctioned by the MAPE Board of Directors.
• Contributing to political individuals or organizations.
• Paying for out-of-state travel.
• Donating to any one charity in excess of $1,000 per year.
• Assessing local dues in excess of twice the amount of dues set for this purpose by the Delegate Assembly.
• Paying for attorney fees or legal settlements.

All region/local reimbursement policies must be consistent with MAPE statewide policies except where a more restrictive policy is proposed.