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The President shall be elected by the regular member and retired members at large to serve as the Union's Chief Executive Officer The President shall administer the affairs of the Union and to implement the policies of the Union on a day-to-day basis. The President duties shall include but are not limited to:

A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Local Union and preserve order, and shall decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Local Union. The President shall have the right to vote at all elections of Officers, and when the members are equally divided on other questions, shall have the deciding vote.

B. The President shall call special meetings by request of ten members in good standing of the Local Union. The request shall be in writing, shall state clearly the purpose of the meeting and shall be signed by those making such requests. Notice of all special meetings must be given to the members of the Local Union by bulletin board posting other reasonable means. The business of the special meeting shall be confined to the subject for which that meeting was called, and the meeting shall be conducted in accordance with the same procedures as govern regular meetings. The above provisions concerning the holding of a special meeting does not require the Chair at such meetings to entertain a motion to vote on a matter which was acted upon after notice at a previous meeting. In the absence of a provision of the International Constitution or the Local Union By-Laws specifying the method of voting at such meeting the membership in attendance at such meeting shall determine the method of voting.

C. The President shall comply with the mandates of all membership votes and/or decisions of the Executive Board. 

D. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and at membership meetings, conferences, conventions, and other Union functions as necessary. 

E. The President shall hire, fire, assign, and direct the Union's staff in accordance with any applicable rules, laws and regulations, and pursuant to any staff related policies adopted by the Executive Board. 

F. The President shall assign and direct the Union's staff within the operating budget approved by the Executive Board. 

G. The President shall, together with the Secretary-Treasurer or Vice Presidents, shall sign financial contracts and agreements subject to the polices of the Executive Board and the Constitution and Bylaws. 

H. The President shall sign all collective bargaining agreements as the Union's official representative after ratification by the membership and signing by the appropriate negotiating committees and/or staff.

I. The President shall represent the Union in the community, in the mediations at meetings, conferences or conventions of organization that the Union is affiliated with; and generally act as the chief spokesperson for the Union. 

J.The President shall vote on any matter before the Executive Board where his/her vote shall be the deciding vote. 

K. The President shall perform such other duties as the Local Union may assign them and are consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws.

L. Subject to the approval of the Executive Board, the President may establish committees and appoint representatives to committees, standing or ad hoc, that may be necessary to further the interests of the membership or improve the functioning of the Union. 

M. The President shall have the authority to interpret the Constitution and Bylaws, subject to the approval of the Executive Board. 

N. (1) In the event that a vacancy occurs in the office of Executive Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, or Chapter Vice President at any time during the term of office, the remaining Local Union Officers shall, by majority vote select a successor to serve for the remainder of that term.                                                                                                                                             (2) The Local Union Officers may, at their discretion, hold an election to seek the guidance of the membership before selecting a successor to fill a vacancy in any of the offices described in (d)(l). When this option is used, the President shall appoint a member of the Local Union to fill the vacancy until such election can be completed and the successor appointed to fill the vacancy. The President shall call for a special election as promptly as possible but such election shall not be held later than two (2) months following the occurrence of the vacancy. The date of the special election shall be advertised among the members at least one (1) week prior to that date. 

(3) Wherever a Local Union Officer (except President), because of receipt of an extended vacation benefit or otherwise, will be unable to serve during an extended temporary period, a temporary replacement will be designated as provided in sub paragraph (d)(5) of this section. The temporary replacement shall carry out all the duties of the office or post during such temporary period. 

(4) Where the temporary vacancy is in the office of the Local Union President, the Executive Vice President shall assume the duties of the President including the authority to be one of the signatories to checks, and shall be knows as "Temporary Acting President." When the temporary period has ended, the "Temporary Acting President" shall revert to the position of Executive Vice President. 

(5) Where the temporary vacancy is in a Local Union Office (other than President), the Local Union Officers shall, by majority vote, select a "Temporary Acting" replacement. Temporary Acting Treasurers shall be authorized, during the temporary period of their service, to be signatories to checks. A replacement shall serve only until the temporary period has ended. 

(6) In the event of a vacancy none of the remaining officers either alone or acting together may perform the functions of the vacant officer but rather the vacancy must be filled in accordance with the provisions of this section. 

The Executive Vice President shall be elected at large by the regular members and retired members. The Executive Vice President is a voting member of the Executive Board. The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

A. The Executive Vice President shall comply with the mandates of all membership votes and/or the decisions of the Executive Board.

B.The Executive Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of the President's duties and during the President's absence shall perform the duties of the President. 

C. In the even that a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Executive Vice President  shall act as President for the unexpired term. 

D. The Executive Vice President shall direct staff at the request of the President. 

E. The Executive Vice President shall represent the Union when the President is unable or unavailable to do so. 

F. The Executive Vice President shall negotiate collective bargaining agreements at the request of the President. 

G. The Executive Vice President shall, together with the Secretary-Treasurer and Vice Presidents, shall sign checks, vouchers, financial contracts and agreements subject to the policies of the Executive Board and the Constitution and Bylaws.

H. The Executive Vice President shall represent the Union in various forums with employers, the community, the Labor movement, the media, legislative and regulatory bodies and other such forums. 

The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected at large by the regular members and retired members. The Secretary-Treasurer is a voting member of the Executive Board. The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

A. The Secretary-Treasurer shall comply with the mandates of all membership votes and/or decisions of the Executive Board. 

B. The Secretary-Treasurer shall record the proceedings of the Local Union in a book kept for that purpose, read all papers and perform such other duties as are required by these By-laws. 

C. The Secretary-Treasurer shall read to the Local Union communications which require attention. 

D. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep full and accurate minutes of each Executive Board meeting and present such minutes at the next Board meeting for formal adoption. 

E. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a record of all members admitted by initiation or otherwise, as well as the current status of members; he or she shall keep a record of all fines or assessments by the Union; he or she shall keep a correct account of each member's standing; he or she shall sign and issue cards of membership; and he or she shall note and list the names of members deceased. 

F. The Secretary-Treasurer may, together with the President, shall sign checks, vouchers, financial contract and agreements subject to the policies of the Executive Board and the Constitution Bylaws. 

G. The Secretary-Treasurer shall comply with the mandates of all membership votes and/or decisions of the Executive Board.

H. The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive all money due the Local Union.

I. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also keep accurately the accounts of the Local Union with its members. 

J. The Secretary-Treasurer shall work with professional staff to aid and assist in maintaining accurate records of all the financial affairs, membership records and information of the Union. 

K. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep an accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements of all monies, savings securities and/or property owned by the Union, and depositing all monies in a bank approved any the Executive Board. 

L. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a detailed financial report at least once each month at the Local Union meeting covering the receipts and expenditures of all funds of the Local Union. 

M. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep regular and correct accounts of all money received and paid by the Treasurer, and report at each meeting the balance of cash shown by the last report, the amount received since, the total checks issued and authorized, and the balance remaining. 

N. All money paid out by the Local Union from its treasury must be approved by the members at a Local Union meeting. Under no circumstances shall Officers or members pay bills without authorization by a Local Union meeting, nor shall the members authorize payment of any bill or incur any obligations for which funds are unavailable, nor shall the members authorize the payment of or incur a debt for any activity not in accordance with these By-laws. Bills charged to the Local Union shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer, who in turn shall submit them to the Local Union meeting for approval. 

O. Recurring standard bills (fixed salaries which have been previously authorized, taxes-local, state, and federal -rent, light, heat, etc. ) may be paid by the Treasurer on a single authorization by the Local Union to pay such bills when due. 

P.The Secretary-Treasurer shall make accessible to members to financial records and Executive Board minutes upon request.

Q. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have the responsibility of obtaining the appropriate bond and providing fot the boding of the President, Executive Vice President and any other individuals proposed by the Treasurer and approved by the Executive Board. The cost of any bonds shall be at the Union's expense. 

R. The Secretary-Treasurer shall assist in the preparation, presentation and adoption of an annual budget by the Executive Board. 

S. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of the annual audit, LM-2s and other required filings to the International Union. 

T. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have the authority to extend the usual period on initiation fees and dues waive such, subject to the approval of the Executive Board or at the direction of the Executive Board. 

The Communications Assistant Secretary shall be elected at large by the regular members and retired members. The Communications Assistant Secretary is a voting member of the Executive Board. The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

A. The Communications Assistant Secretary shall assist the Secretary-Treasurer in the administration of the Union. 

B. The Communications Assistant Secretary shall attend membership meetings, talk to members, stewards and staff, and be accessible to the membership.

C. The Communications Assistant Secretary shall identify, promote, recruit, train, and mentor stewards and members. 

D. The Communications Assistant Secretary shall recruit members to participate in the Union's organizing campaigns. 

E. The Communications Assistant Secretary shall communicate with the general membership, public and media about the activities of the Local.