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PDFWAC 240-10-050

Required characteristics of eligible federations (umbrella organizations).

In addition to meeting the requirements set out in WAC 240-10-040, each federated organization (umbrella organization) must demonstrate the following:
(1) Scope. It is representative of its constituent parts. While it may not accept responsibility for the exact nature of program objectives and administrative and financial procedures of its affiliates, it must be in a position to affirm that the operations and fund-raising of its affiliates comply with the standards and criteria set out in WAC 240-10-040.
(2) It has good will and acceptability within this state, including ability to demonstrate a well recognized service to or in behalf of citizens of this state: Provided, That voluntary charitable health and welfare agencies whose services are rendered exclusively or in substantial preponderance overseas, and that meet all the criteria set forth except for the requirement of direct and substantial presence in the local campaign community, shall be eligible for agency membership.
(3) It has sufficient volunteers or staff, or both, to contribute to the organization and conduct of the Washington state employee combined fund drive and has at least six months of prior operation within this state.
(4) It has registered and been approved under chapter 19.09 RCW (Charitable solicitations).
(5) It has at least five organizational members.
(6) It adheres to high standards in services, management and public accountability as required by the standards and criteria set out in WAC 240-10-040.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.035, 41.04.036 and 41.04.230. WSR 86-02-015 (Order 85-2), ยง 240-10-050, filed 12/23/85.]