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Employees who are classified as “non-exempt” must be compensated at a rate of time-and-a half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours during any work week, either in pay or in time-off at the time and a half rate during the same pay period. Member offices will not be granted waivers of applicable annuity reductions or pay reductions. Every employee must certify a relationship to any Member of Congress on a Certificate of Relationship form available from Payroll and Benefits. If, at any time, the relationship of an employee to any current Member of Congress changes the employee must file an amended certificate of relationship form with the employing office. Each Member office that does not have an employee paid at or above the threshold must designate one employee as the “Principal Assistant” who must file a Financial Disclosure Statement. A Model Employee Handbook providing sample office policies to assist in developing an organization that complies with applicable laws and House Rules is available on HouseNet.
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There is no limit on the number and size of district offices a Member may establish. Ordinary and necessary expenses for custodial services for district office(s) are reimbursable. Staff whose duty station is in the location of the meeting may not incur lodging expenses when staff meetings are held in that area, subject to official travel restrictions. Members and staff may be reimbursed for expenses related to attendance at such meetings no more than two times per year. Expenses that are reimbursable include, but are not limited to, food and beverage, rental of space, and hiring a contractor to facilitate the retreat consistent with Handbook regulations.
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Contact the Office of House Employment Counsel at x57075 for assistance in establishing overtime and time-off policies. For the current applicable rate of basic pay, the amount of the limit and application of the House Rule, contact the Committee on Ethics, Office of Advice and Education, at x57103. Government contributions to retirement, life insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, transit benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program and health benefits programs are not charged to the MRA.
Role of the Board of Trustees of Columbia University
Traditionally, our campus has been open for public debate, including between students, faculty, and those not affiliated with Columbia. But the demonstrations and confrontations between student groups were unprecedented, and immediate action was needed to ensure the physical safety of our students. Columbia has long sought to be a welcoming, thriving community for a diverse community of students and faculty.
Although this program is still young, we are pleased with the incredible progress that has been made, and we look forward to continued growth and collaboration fostered by DxD in the coming months and years. Columbia recognizes the importance of free speech, even on incredibly divisive topics, and will not deny a group the right to protest peacefully based on their viewpoint. However, there will be consequences for those who fail to abide by the demonstration policy. If the policy is violated, student groups will be reported to their respective student governing board, which will recommend sanctions to the Administration. Individual students who violate the policy will be reported to the Center for Student Success and Intervention.
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The Chair comes from whichever party is in the majority party in the House. In 2017 I proudly accepted the American Jewish Committee’s Learned Hand Award. The AJC works to combat antisemitism and bigotry in all forms. The Learned Hand Award is given to outstanding leaders in the legal profession who exemplify the integrity and high principles that Judge Hand stood for. My name is David Greenwald, and I have been co-chair of Columbia’s Board of Trustees, together with my co-chair Claire Shipman, since last September.

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Thank you for the opportunity to address these critically important issues. In December, we launched Values in Action, a set of initiatives to rededicate ourselves to fostering dialogue and civil debate, especially among those with differing opinions and viewpoints, with mutual respect. Columbia’s mission—to support research and teaching on global issues—is even more critical. (c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (e) All pledges signed by appointees, and all waiver certifications with respect thereto, shall be filed with the head of the appointee’s agency for permanent retention in the appointee’s official personnel folder or equivalent folder.
Exempt employees are expected to work whatever hours are necessary to meet the job responsibilities and needs of the Office. “Temporary employees” are employed for a specific purpose or task for not more than 90 calendar days in a 12-month period, unless extended with the written approval of the Committee. 12.Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1913, the MRA may not be used for certain activities in the absence of authorization by Congress. All expenditures must be part of an “arms-length marketplace transaction,” which is an arrangement in which goods and/or services, including quality of and access to such goods and/or services, are acquired under the same terms and conditions as are available to the public. Only appropriated funds, not personal or unofficial funds, may be used to pay formail sent under the frank.
However, when those debates devolve into antisemitic harassment, discrimination, or violence—as has unacceptably happened at Columbia after October 7—there must be consequences. In addition to these formal listening forums, many Trustees, President Shafik, and senior administrators have attended vigils and Jewish student gatherings on and off campus. For example, my Trustee Co-Chair and I have met weekly with the Director of Hillel. The Board does not publish press releases and does not have a social media presence.
There is, to be sure, much more work to do, and we welcome feedback from our students and other members of the Columbia community, from Jewish leaders and organizations, and from this Committee. In October, we also quickly formed a Task Force on Antisemitism with the purpose of addressing the root causes behind the antisemitic incidents at our University by independently identifying problems and offering solutions. Thus far, the Task Force has done important work, and we are already working to implement many of its recommendations.
We take these incidents, and the harm they have on our community, incredibly seriously. President Shafik has published numerous statements making clear that antisemitism (and all forms of hate) are wrong and that antisemitic acts and speech that violate the University’s policies and rules will not be tolerated. We have initiated disciplinary proceedings and, where appropriate, we have involved Columbia Public Safety, the New York City Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Incidents of antisemitic violence have resulted in criminal referrals, and resources have been made available to all members of our community to facilitate healing and productive dialogue moving forward. Four months later, these policy changes are yielding important results.