I hereby authorize a deduction from my salary the sum of $1.00 ( ), $2.50 ( ), or $___________ (other amount) per pay period and as a voluntary contribution to the Committee on Political Education of NTU Local 481. Contributions shall be transmitted to the treasurer of the C.O.P.E. Fund of my local union in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-19e as amended by Chapter 345, Public Laws of 1981. It shall be implemented during the next pay period following receipt of this authorization, and shall continue during each pay period thereafter. I understand that the Newark Board of Education will discontinue COPE deductions only if I notify the Newark Teachers Union in writing. Once official written notice has been received by the NTU, COPE deductions will cease on January first or July first of the current school year. I hereby waive all rights to any claim for said monies so deducted and transmitted in accordance with this authorization and relieve my employer, its officers and agents from any liability therefore. Contributions for (COPE or other purposes) to Newark Teachers Union, Local 481 are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. This authorization is signed freely and voluntarily and not out of any fear of reprisal, and I will not be favored or disadvantaged because I exercise this right. I understand this money will be used to make political contributions by AFT/COPE.