Local Policies & Procedures

Policies and Procedures for Locals

Contributions

Contributions on Disability Pay Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions made with respect to wages paid to a Participant during a period of disability. Contributions on Donated Concerts Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions of proceeds of "Donated Concerts." Contributions for Teaching Music Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions for wages earned for teaching music. Guidelines for Late Payments and Underpayments Policy on the Fund's receipt of Late Payments and Underpayments.

Local as Employer for Pension Contributions

Providing A Pension Fund for Local Officers and Employees How an AFM Local can become a signatory employer of the Fund in order to make contributions to the Fund for AFM Local Officers and Employees. Local Participation Agreement Agreement for an AFM Local to participant in the Fund. General Reminders Reminders for AFM Locals that participate as signatory employers of the Fund.

General Employer and Agreement Policies & Procedures

Reduction in the Rate of Future Benefit Accruals (Jan. 1, 2004) Important procedures in cases where Collective Bargaining Agreements are modified in a manner that affects the rate at which Participants earn or "accrue" future pension benefits under the Fund. Agreement/Employer Requirements

Cash Receipt Procedures

Contribution Transmittal Procedures (Cash Receipts Procedures) Pension contribution transmittal procedures for Local Unions that receive pension contributions directly from Employers for forwarding to the AFM - EPF. Contribution Transmittal Agreement Agreement to follow contribution transmittal procedures. Contribution Transmittal Procedures Contribution transmittal procedures applicable to all AFM Local Unions that receive pension contributions payable to the American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund ("Fund") from contributing Employers for forwarding to the Fund. Electronic Cash Transmittal Form ("e-form") Form to be used in conjunction with the contribution transmittal procedures.