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07-07-2022 Questions and Answers

07-07-2022 Questions and Answers

07-07-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Q: Our local electric company demands a deposit of $300 for two years of a new resident at one of our rental apartments. Because of the legal concerns, after two years, that deposit is sent back to the resident if they pay their bills during the two years (even if SVDP pays the deposit). It is my contention that this is a deposit that should be returned to us. Some of our conference members feel that we should not ask for a return of these monies. What is the position of National?

A: Two things to keep in mind: first, the utility company may not keep track of a third party to whom the refund should be given.  Second, when we give assistance to people, it is given as a gift – not a loan; so, we should not look for a return.  One of the things we have always promoted within the Society is that “once given, the gift belongs to the recipient.” They can do with it as they please. That goes for food, clothing, furniture, rent, utilities, gift cards, vouchers, etc.

Q:  Does the Rule allow two members to serve as Conference Co-Treasurers?

A: The Rule requires a designated treasurer. The treasurer can have assistants who do various aspects of what is required. One person must be the responsible person for the position.

P: La empresa de luz local exige un depósito de $300 por dos años de un nuevo residente en uno de nuestros apartamentos de alquiler. Debido a las preocupaciones legales, después de dos años, ese depósito se devuelve al residente si paga sus facturas durante los dos años (incluso si SVDP paga el depósito). Es mi opinión que este es un depósito que debe ser devuelto a nosotros. Algunos de nuestros miembros de la conferencia sienten que no debemos pedir la devolución de estos dineros. ¿Cuál es la posición de Nacional?

R: Dos cosas para tener en cuenta: primero, la empresa de servicios públicos no puede realizar un seguimiento de un tercero a quien se le debe dar el reembolso. En segundo lugar, cuando brindamos asistencia a las personas, lo hacemos como un regalo, no como un préstamo; por lo tanto, no debemos buscar un retorno. Una de las cosas que siempre hemos promovido dentro de la Sociedad es que “una vez dado, el regalo pertenece a quien lo recibe.” Pueden hacer lo que quieran con el regalo. Eso se aplica a alimentos, ropa, muebles, alquiler, servicios públicos, tarjetas de regalo, cupones, etc.

P: ¿La regla permite que dos miembros sirvan como co-tesoreros de la conferencia?

R: La Regla requiere un tesorero designado. El tesorero puede tener asistentes que hagan varios aspectos de lo que se requiere. Una persona debe ser la persona responsable del puesto.

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