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American Federation of Government Employees
Council of Prison Local C-33
LOCAL 501 BY-LAWS
FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER MIAMI, FLORIDA
NAME
SECTION 1. THIS LOCAL UNION SHALL
BE KNOWN AS THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33, LOCAL 501, AFL-CIO.SECTION 2. THE
HEADQUARTERS OF THIS LOCAL IS F.D.C. MIAMI, 33 N.E. 4TH STREET MIAMI, FL 33132. THE MAILING ADDRESS OF THIS LOCAL
IS P.O. BOX 019118, MIAMI, FL 33101-9118.(A) REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE LOCAL SHALL BE HELD ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.
ON MONTHS WHERE HOLIDAYS FALL ON THAT THURSDAY THE MEETING WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING THURSDAY. THE MEETINGS WILL
COMMENCE AT 1:30PM. MEETING TIMES MAY BE CHANGED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT ANY REGULAR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.(B) OTHER MEETINGS
HELD BETWEEN THE SCHEDULE OUTLINED ABOVE SHALL BE AUTHORIZED AND HELD AT SUCH PLACE(S) AS THE LOCAL'S EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL
SELECT.
OBJECTIVES AND METHODS
SECTION 1. THIS LOCAL DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE OVERTHROW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THE
LOCAL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, HANDICAPPED
CONDITION, MARITAL STATUS; AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO CORRUPT INFLUENCES OR INFLUENCES OPPOSED TO BASIC DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.SECTION
2. THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS WILL BE:
A: ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS
B: READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
C: TREASURERS REPORT
D: COMMITTEE REPORTS
E: OLD BUSINESS
F: NEW BUSINESS
G: COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE LOCAL
H: ADJOURNMENTSECTION 3. A QUORUM OF THIS LOCAL OR A QUORUM OF ANY COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF 1/20th OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF.SECTION
4. ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE THE LOCAL WILL BE DECIDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING. FIRST BY VOICE VOTE,
THEN IF NECESSARY BY A SHOWING OF HANDS.SECTION 5. THE TIME ALLOWED FOR DEBATE OF ANY ISSUE BEFORE THE LOCAL WILL BE FIFTEEN
MINUTES. THE TIME ALLOWED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER WILL BE THREE MINUTES. THE TIME ALLOWED FOR DEBATE MAY BE EXTENDED BY
A MAJORITY VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT.SECTION 6. SHOP STEWARDS (OR ANY ADDITIONAL STEWARDS) WILL BE SELECTED AND APPOINTED BY A
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS.
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. ALL PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR AFGE MEMBERSHIP AS PRESCRIBED BY ARTICLE III OF THE AFGE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND
WHO COME WITHIN THIS LOCAL'S JURISDICTION AS DEFINED BY OUR CHARTER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THIS LOCAL.SECTION
2. SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT, TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR UPON WRITTEN PETITION OF AT
LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE MEMBERSHIP. FIFTEEN DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE MEETING MUST BE GIVEN
TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
DUES AND INITIATION FEES
SECTION 1.(A) DUES FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE $15.00 PER PAY PERIOD, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PER CAPITA TAX PAID TO THE
AFGE NATIONAL AND COUNCIL STAYS AT THE PRESENT AMOUNT. IF THE PER CAPITA TAX RAISES FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED, THE LOCAL'S DUES
WILL BE RAISED ACCORDINGLY TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR, DUES ARE PAYABLE BI-WEEKLY. (B) THE DUES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS SHALL
BE THE AMOUNT PAID TO THE AFGE NATIONAL AND COUNCIL AS PER CAPITA TAX OR ROUNDED OFF TO THE NEXT EVEN DOLLAR AMOUNT.(C) THE
LOCAL'S DUES REVENUES WILL BE RAISED AUTOMATICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, WHENEVER THE NATIONAL OR
COUNCIL REFLECTS AN INCREASE IN PER CAPITA TAX AND/OR INITIATION FEE REVENUES.(D) UNION PER CAPITA CHECKS WILL BE DIRECT DEPOSITED
BY AFGE; ANY CHANGE IN THE DUES STRUCTURE OTHER THAN THE AFOREMENTIONED SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
MAJORITY VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT OF THE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING VOTING AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AFTER
A 30 DAY NOTICE OF THE INTENTION TO VOTE UPON SUCH QUESTION.(E) MEMBERS (THOSE WHO PAY BY CHECK OR CASH, INSTEAD OF PAYING
BY AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION, REFERRING TO NON-BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS AND RETIREES MAY BE DROPPED IF DUES ARE NOT PAID IN FULL
BY THEIR ANNIVERSARY DATE. NON-BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY VOTING PRIVILEGES.(F) ELECTED OFFICERS
OF THIS LOCAL SHALL BE REIMBURSED THEIR FULL ANNUAL DUES ONLY AFTER SERVING TWELVE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS IN OFFICE AND HAVING
ATTENDED A MINIMUM OF SIX REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS. THE LOCAL SECRETARY TREASURER WILL RESPOND TO THIS AT THE END OF EACH
YEAR DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THIS IS UPON THE VOTE OF APPROVAL FROM THE MEMBERSHIP, AT THE DECEMBER STATED MEETING.
FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS AND DUTIES
SECTION 1. ALL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND SERVE TO
THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
A. REPRESENT THE MEMBERSHIP'S BEST INTERESTS IN ALL INTERACTIONS WITH THE COUNCIL, AFGE NATIONAL OFFICE AND MANAGEMENT.B.
FOLLOW THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN ALL OFFICIAL AFGE FUNCTIONS CONDUCTED IN THIS LOCAL.C. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WHEN REQUESTED
IN WRITING FROM MEMBERS WHEN PROCESSING COMPLAINTS AGAINST AGENCY MANAGEMENT.D. TO FOLLOW ALL MANDATES OF THE LOCAL MEMBERSHIP,
BYLAWS, AND THE AFGE CONSTITUTION.E. TO ANALYZE ALL AGENCY MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND ACTIONS WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE INTERESTS
OF EMPLOYEES AND TO DEVISE AND INITIATE SUCH ACTIONS AS NECESSARY.F. FORMULATE A MINIMAL OF (4) FOUR FUND RAISERS A YEAR.
USE EVERY LEGITIMATE MEANS TO ORGANIZE NEW MEMBERS.
SECTION 2. ALL CHECKS WILL REQUIRE THE SIGNATURES OF BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY TREASURER. IN THE EVENT THE PRESIDENT
OR SECRETARY TREASURER IS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO ANNUAL LEAVE, ILLNESS OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ACTING PRESIDENT
(VICE PRESIDENT) MAY SIGN CHECKS.
SECTION 3. ALL DEBTS OWED TO THIS LOCAL BY ANY MEMBER OR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER WILL BE PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS
AFTER THE DEBT IS INCURRED, (IE.. TRAVEL SETTLEMENT), ANY OUTSTANDING DEBTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP
AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING AND A DECISION WILL BE MADE AND VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP AS TO THE PROPER DISPOSITION OF THE
DEBT.
ALTHOUGH NOT RECOMMENDED THIS LOCAL MAY MAKE A LOANS TO ITS MEMBERS OR EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE AMOUNT OF THE LOAN WILL NOT
EXCEED AN AMOUNT THAT MAY STIFLE THIS LOCAL’S FINANCIAL BUDGETARY OBLIGATIONS. THE MEMBERSHIP CAN ABROGATE THIS IN A
REGULAR/SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. SECTION 4. THE CURRENT EDITION OF ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER SHALL GOVERN THE PROCEEDINGS
OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE LOCAL, WHEN NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL CONSTITUTION, THE AFGE CONSTITUTION, OR
THESE BYLAWS.SECTION 5. THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
1. THE PRESIDENT SHALL FUNCTION AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LOCAL AND SHALL EXERCISE SUPERVISION OF THE AFFAIRS
OF THE LOCAL AND SEE THAT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD COMPLIES WITH THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THEIR OFFICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES.
2. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES EXCEPT THE ELECTION COMMITTEE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. 3. IT
SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE BYLAWS TO PLAN AND PURSUE POLICIES WHICH WILL PROMOTE THE WELFARE
OF THIS LOCAL.4. THE PRESIDENT SHALL KEEP THE MEMBERSHIP ADVISED OF HIS OR HER ACTIVITIES.5. PRESIDE AT ALL LOCAL, SPECIAL
AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS UNLESS HE OR SHE SO DESIGNATES ANOTHER.6. CHIEF EDITOR OF NEWSLETTER AND SIGNS ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.7.
THE PRESIDENT SHALL CALL MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD WHEN NECESSARY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE MEETINGS TAKE PLACE
AT LEAST EVERY MONTH.8. THE PRESIDENT WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL APPOINT A BUDGET COMMITTEE OF NOT LESS
THAN 3 MEMBERS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE THE SECRETARY TREASURER. THE DUTIES OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE SHALL BE TO ESTIMATE THE
REVENUE OF THE LOCAL, TO PRESENT TO THE MEMBERSHIP FOR APPROVAL ALLOCATIONS OF FUNDS AND TO MAKE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED
TO THE FINANCES OF THE LOCAL.9. THE PRESIDENT SHALL SUPERVISE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND STEWARDS IN THE HANDLING OF GRIEVANCES,
UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND ALL OTHER LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ISSUES WITHIN THE LOCAL.10. ANY EMPLOYEE ALLEGING AN ARBITRARY,
DISCRIMINATORY OR BAD FAITH PROCESSING OF THE EMPLOYEE'S GRIEVANCE OR OTHER COMPLAINT SHALL TIMELY APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT.
SUCH APPEAL MUST BE IN WRITING, ALLEGING SPECIFIC GROUNDS, AND MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN THE TIME REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH
IN THE MASTER AGREEMENT OR OTHER APPLICABLE PROCEEDING OR IMMEDIATELY UPON DISCOVERY OF SUCH ALLEGED IMPROPER PROCESSING.
UPON RECEIPT OF THE WRITTEN APPEAL, THE PRESIDENT OR DESIGNEE(S) SHALL IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT A REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
AS WARRANTED. AS OUTLINED IN ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 11 OF THE AFGE CONSTITUTION.11. IF THE PRESIDENT FOR ANY VALID REASON ,
SUCH AS ILL HEALTH, IS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS OR HER DUTIES FOR ANY SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME, HE OR SHE SHALL DESIGNATE IN
WRITING THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER WHO IS TO PERFORM HIS OR HER DUTIES. THIS DESIGNATION CAN BE REVOKED BY THE PRESIDENT.12.
THE PRESIDENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONSTITUTION. THE LOCAL PRESIDENT SHALL KEEP THE MEMBERSHIP APPRAISED
OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION AND COUNCIL. 13. IF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BECOMES VACANT THE VICE PRESIDENT
SHALL ASSUME THE POSITION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM, AND BE ENTITLED TO ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THAT OFFICE TO INCLUDE SERVING
AS A DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL OR COUNCIL CONVENTIONS OR TO THE REGIONAL CAUCUSES. THE PRESIDENT CAN APPOINT A VICE-PRESIDENT
TO FULFILL THE DUTIES OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM. APPROVAL FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS NEEDED BY MAJORITY VOTE. THE PRESIDENT IN
MAKING THE DECISION SHOULD CONSIDER A REPLACEMENT FROM THE ELECTION BALLOT OF THE PREVIOUS ELECTION. 14. SUCH COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED
BY THE LOCAL SHALL BE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, OR BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR A MAJORITY
VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AT A SCHEDULED MEETING.SECTION 6. THE DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THIS LOCAL SHALL BE:
1. THE VICE-PRESIDENT SHALL ASSIST THE PRESIDENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF THAT OFFICE. CONTINUES TO
EDUCATE ONESELF IN ALL ASPECTS OF TRAINING IN LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THIS LOCAL. 2. THE VICE-PRESIDENT
SHALL ASSIST THE PRESIDENT IN DEVISING AND INITIATING SOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ISSUES AS ASSIGNED.
FULFILL ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT AND/OR THE MEMBERSHIP IN A TIMELY MANNER. 3. SERVE AS A DELEGATE TO NATIONAL OR COUNCIL CONVENTIONS
AND/OR REGIONAL CAUCUSES. OVERSEE AND HEAD ALL STANDING COMMITTEES--GRIEVANCE, ARBITRATION, ORGANIZING COMMITTEES AS DELEGATED
BY THE PRESIDENT. MUST ASSISTS THE SECRETARY-
TREASURER WITH THE BI-ANNUAL RECONCILIATION REPORT; MUST BE PRESIDENT AT ALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.SECTION 7. THE
DUTIES OF SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THIS LOCAL SHALL BE;
1. MAINTAIN A BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM AS PRESCRIBED BY THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER.2. MAKE A FINANCIAL REPORT
AT EACH REGULAR MEETING.
3. MAKE REGULAR MONTHLY REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL SEC/TREA.
4. TO MAKE FINANCIAL REPORTS, PROPERLY RECORD AND ACCOUNT FOR IN THE FINANCIAL RECORDS ALL RECEIPTS, CHECKS AND
CASH DISBURSEMENTS.5. RECEIVE ALL MONIES AND/OR DUES PAID INTO THE LOCAL, AND RECEIPT THEREOF;6. KEEP RECORDS OF ALL TRANSACTIONS;
MAINTAIN ALL ADDS/DROPS;7. MAINTAIN DEPOSITS OF ALL BI-WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM THE JUSTICE PAYROLL AND/OR OTHER DEPOSITS;8.
ALL MONIES WILL BE PLACED ONLY IN FEDERALLY INSURED BANKS.9. ALL EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD WILL BE REPORTED
IN WRITING WITHIN THE TREASURERS REPORT AT EACH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. UPON PROPER REQUEST, A COPY OF THIS REPORT WILL
BE PROVIDED TO ANY MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. 10. ENSURE THAT AN AUDIT IS CONDUCTED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR AND A CERTIFICATION
MADE TO THE NATIONAL SECRETARY TREASURER THAT SUCH AN AUDIT HAS BEEN MADE. COMPLETE ALL OTHER REPORTS(LM3, ETC.) TO APPROPRIATE
AUTHORITIES BY APPLICABLE DEADLINE DATES.11. VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY-TREASURER SHALL BE APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
AND APPROVED/CONFIRMED BY EXECUTIVE BOARD.12. THE SECRETARY-TREASURER SHALL SIT AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. WILL
ENSURE WE REMAIN IN OUR APPROVED BUDGET. 13. A RECONCILIATION WILL BE CONDUCTED SEMI-ANNUALLY BY THE TREASURER AND VICE-PRESIDENT
THE RESULTS OF WHICH WILL BE SIGNED AND GIVEN TO THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO PRESENTING THE REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
14. FURNISH NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE SEVERED THEIR AFFILIATIONS WITH THE LOCAL AND FURNISH
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' ADDRESSES TO AFGE.
15. MAINTAIN ALL ELECTION RELATED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING COPIES OF THOSE PERTAINING TO NOMINATIONS, NOTICES OF MEETINGS
AND THE MINUTES OF ANY MEETINGS. MUST ENSURE ELECTION MATERIALS IS SEALED AND PRESERVED FOR ONE YEAR AFTER THE ELECTION.16.
CONDUCT CORRESPONDENCE WHEN DIRECTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND SEND OUT NOTICES OF MEETINGS WHEN REQUIRED.17. KEEP AN UP TO DATE
ROLL OF ALL MEMBERS AND COPIES OF THE LOCALS BYLAWS AND THE AFGE CONSTITUTION.18. MAINTAIN AN INVENTORY ON ALL EQUIPMENT.
ANY ITEMS PURCHASED FOR THIS LOCAL WILL BE MARKED AND AN INVENTORY WILL BE KEPT. ALL ITEMS WILL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THIS
LOCAL UNTIL THE MEMBERSHIP VOTE ON THE DISPOSAL OF SAID ITEMS.19. KEEP AND MAINTAIN THE MEETING MINUTES OF ALL MEMBERSHIP
MEETINGS, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS, SPECIAL MEETINGS AND ANY OTHER MEETINGS AS DIRECTED BY THE PRESIDENT.20. MUST READ ALL MINUTES AT EACH GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING. MINUTES OF ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE TYPED AND A COPY PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AT LEAST
ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.
SECTION 9. THE DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
1. VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS IS A ELECTED POSITION. ASSIST THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER AS ASSIGNED.2.
WILL CONDUCT A QUARTERLY REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL LEDGERS. SPONSORS ALL ACTIVITIES IN REGARDS TO FUND-RAISES AND ORGANIZING.
SPOKESPERSON TO MEDIA AND CO-EDITOR OF UNION NEWSLETTER. KEEPS THE UNION UP-TO-DATE OF INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. INCORPORATES
PROCEDURES TO BETTER COMMUNICATE WITH UNION MEMBERS. CORRESPONDS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS THAT SERVES THE INTERESTS OF THE
MEMBERSHIP.3. WILL SERVE AS A TRUSTEE AND FILL ANY VACANT EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT.
SECTION 10. THE DUTIES OF THE CHIEF STEWARD SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. WILL SERVE AS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER WITH RIGHT TO VOTE UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT
OF ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS. THE CHIEF STEWARD SHALL EXERCISE SUPERVISION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE LOCAL'S STEWARDS AND SEE THAT
THEY COMPLY WITH THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THEIR OFFICE.2. CONDUCT REGULAR STEWARD MEETINGS.3. ASSIST AND SUPERVISE THE STEWARDS
IN THE FILING OF GRIEVANCES AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES AS IT RELATES TO DISCIPLINE, INVESTIGATIONS AND EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION.4.
ASSIST AND SUPERVISE THE STEWARDS IN THE REPRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEES DURING INVESTIGATIONS OR BEFORE AGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS.
5. ASSIST THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT IN LABOR-MANAGEMENT ISSUES AS IT RELATES TO EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION, DISCIPLINE,
INVESTIGATIONS OR THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. 6. KEEP THE STEWARDS INFORMED OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE LOCAL.7. THE CHIEF
STEWARD SHALL KEEP THE PRESIDENT INFORMED OF HIS OR HER ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO THE FILING OF GRIEVANCES, UNFAIR
LABOR PRACTICES OR OTHER LABOR DISPUTE.SECTION 11. EXPENDITURES BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN EXCESS OF $500.00 PER MONTH MUST
HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL'S MEMBERSHIP. AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES IN THE APPROVED BUDGET DOES NOT REQUIRE A SECOND APPROVAL,
HOWEVER THESE COSTS INCURRED WHEN BE OUTLINED IN THE SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.
SECTION 12. A RECONCILIATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A C.P.A. AT THE END OF EACH ELECTION YEAR AND WHEN EVER
THERE IS A CHANGE OF TREASURERS.
THE MEMBERSHIP CAN MAKE A MOTION FOR A FULL AUDIT IF THEY FEEL THAT ONE IS NEEDED, PROVIDED THAT THIS MOTION
IS SECONDED AND PASSED BY THE MEMBERSHIP PRESENT AT THE STATED MEETING. THIS TYPE OF AUDIT WILL BE DONE WITHIN 60 DAYS.
ELECTED OFFICERS
SECTION 1. THE GENERAL OFFICES OF THIS LOCAL WHO COMPRISE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN ORDER OF RANK ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
SECRETARY-TREASURER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
SECTION 2. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY AND OBLIGATION OF ALL LOCAL OFFICERS AND ALL OTHER OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL,
WHETHER ELECTED OR APPOINTED, TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE AND CARRY OUT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE AFGE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION, AND THESE
LOCAL BYLAWS.SECTION 3. THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THIS LOCAL SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO SERVE AS DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL
OR COUNCIL CONVENTIONS OR TO THE REGIONAL CAUCUSES, BY VIRTUE OF THEIR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
VI, SECTION 2 OF THE AFGE CONSTITUTION THIS LOCAL IS AUTHORIZED TWO DELEGATES IF THIS LOCAL ORGANIZES ENOUGH MEMBERS TO QUALIFY
FOR THREE DELEGATES THEN THE SECRETARY TREASURER WILL ALSO BECOME A DELEGATE BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE.
SECTION 4. A SERGEANT-AT-ARMS MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS SHALL ENSURE THAT NO
ONE ENTERS THE MEETINGS WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, ENSURE THAT ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SIGN IN AT EACH STATED MEETING,
AS WELL AS ALL VISITORS, AND ASSIST THE PRESIDING OFFICER IN THE MAINTENANCE OF ORDER.
ELECTION PROCEDURES
SECTION 1. THIS LOCAL'S ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFGE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND APPENDIX A THEREOF.SECTION
2. ALL OFFICERS WILL BE ADMINISTERED THE "OATH OF UNION OFFICERS" CONTAINED IN THE AFGE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION UPON THEIR INSTALLATION
IN OFFICE. EACH OFFICER WILL SERVE A (2) TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING IN THE ODD NUMBER YEAR JANUARY 1. SECTION 3. THE ELECTION
COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE ANNOUNCED
DURING THE OCTOBER REGULAR MEETING.
THE ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL CONSIST OF THREE LOCAL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. THE PRESIDENT WILL SELECT A CHAIRPERSON
OUT OF THE THREE. THEY CANNOT BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED FOR ANY EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS IN THE FORTH COMING ELECTION.SECTION
4. NOMINATIONS WILL COMMENCE IN THE NOVEMBER REGULAR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. A (10) TEN DAY NOTICE THAT NOMINATIONS WILL
COMMENCE WILL BE MAILED TO THE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF EACH MEMBER PRIOR TO THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING. ELECTIONS WILL COMMENCE
IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER AND CONCLUDE IN THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. A QUORUM IS NOT NEEDED. HOWEVER, A SEPARATE NOTICE
FOR THE ELECTIONS WILL BE MAILED (15) FIFTEEN DAYS PRIOR THIS MEETING. THE NOTICE WILL INCLUDE THE NOMINEES IN THE OFFICES
THEY ACCEPTED TO RUN FOR. NOTICES AT A MINIMAL WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(A) DATE AND TIME OF THE NOMINATION AND/OR ELECTIONS(B) WHERE EACH MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE.(C) WHICH OFFICES ARE
TO BE FILLED.(D) METHOD FOR MAKING A NOMINATION.(E) NOTATION THAT IT IS A MANUAL ELECTION.
SECTION 5. NOMINATIONS IN THE NOVEMBER REGULAR MEETING WILL BE BY SECRET BALLOT OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT. THOSE
WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING MAY TURN IN THEIR NOMINATION TO THE ELECTION COMMITTEE UP TO THE DAY PRIOR TO NOMINATION BEING
HELD. THE ELECTION COMMITTEE WILL ENSURE ALL BALLOTS ARE NUMBERED FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. THE ELECTION WILL BE BY MANUAL BALLOT.
SPLIT POLLING TIMES WILL BE UTILIZED TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE WORKING SHIFT WORK. THIS WILL BE DONE PRIOR TO AND END IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE DECEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (DECEMBER) IN WHICH THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTIONS WILL BE REVEALED.
IF A RUNOFF ELECTION BECOMES NECESSARY THE ELECTION COMMITTEE WILL HAND OUT NEW BALLOTS WITH THE NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES
PARTICIPATING IN THE RUNOFF. THE RUNOFF ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME MEETING.SECTION 6. IN THE EVENT THAT THE DELEGATES
FROM THIS LOCAL ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A CONVENTION OR CAUCUS TO REPRESENT THE LOCAL THE PRESIDENT AND/OR SECRETARY-TREASURER
MAY POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE A 15 DAY NOTICE NOTIFYING THE MEMBERSHIP THAT A PROXY DELEGATE IS TO BE ELECTED AT THE NEXT
SCHEDULED MEETING OR SPECIAL MEETING.
BYLAWS
SECTION 1. THESE BYLAWS SHALL ONLY BE AMENDED AFTER THIRTY DAYS NOTICE TO THE LOCALS MEMBERSHIP AND BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE
OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING.SECTION 2. NONE OF THESE BYLAWS SHALL CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OR THE AFGE NATIONAL
CONSTITUTION OR THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS, IF THERE IS A CONFLICT THE AFGE CONSTITUTION AND/OR COUNCIL
CONSTITUTION WILL SUPERCEDE ANY APPLICABLE PROVISION HEREIN.SECTION 3. COPIES OF THESE BYLAWS AND THE AFGE CONSTITUTION SHALL
BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY AND ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING.
THESE ARE ABOVE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 0501 ARE CERTIFIED TO BE THE TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. LOCAL PRESIDENT
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