There is another consideration in understanding the role of the IT architect. Without industry standard expectations in relation to what the role actually represents, there can be wild inconsistencies across organizations that use them.
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Montana has defined in statute a specific set of benefits which may be paid from a VEBA trust set up for eligible Montana public employees. That purpose is to pay for qualified health care expenditures as defined by the IRS.
A VEBA fund, which is tax exempt under IRC 501(c)(9), may be established by a group of employees with common employment-related connections. A common employer, membership in a collective bargaining agreement, or membership in a labor union are typical situations in which a VEBA can be formed.