ARTICLE EIGHTEEN

Apr 10, 2007 11:31 AM

DOMESTIC PARTNERS

Domestic partners shall be treated as spouses, and dependents of domestic partners shall be treated as dependents of spouses, for all benefits covered under this Agreement.

      Proof of domestic partnership must be provided to the Employer.  The Employer shall accept as proof the "City of New York Affidavit of Domestic Partnership", or a sworn and notarized affidavit signed by both domestic partners stating that both: are eighteen years of age or older and unmarried; are not related by blood in a manner that would bar marriage under the laws of their state of residence; are in a close and committed personal relationship; have been living together on a continuous basis prior to the date of the affidavit; and have not been a member of another domestic partnership within the six (6) months prior to the date of the affidavit.

            The employee must immediately notify the Employer in writing if the relationship ends or changes so that it no longer meets the requirements listed above.