BY-LAWS

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ARTICLE I
MEETINGS
SEC 1
SEC 2
Regular Meetings of this Branch shall be on the second (2nd) Thursday of
every month at 6:30pm. The Meeting may be changed if the Membership
so desires and votes to this effect. This should be done if it conflicts with
some other event or unforeseen circumstance.
SEC 1a
If the Regular Branch Meeting falls on a Holiday, then the
Branch Meeting will be held on the Wednesday prior to the
Holiday.
SEC 1b
Special events such as Hamburger Fry, Retirees Night can
be held earlier.
Twenty (20) Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business.
ARTICLE II
OFFICERS
SEC 1
The Officers of the Branch shall consist of the President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-At-Arms, Health Benefits Representative,
Mutual Benefits Representative, and three (3) Trustees. The position and
duties of Recording Secretary and Financial Secretary will be consolidated
and fulfilled by the Branch Secretary.
SEC 2
In addition to the Officers of this Branch elected at the regular Meeting in
November, every three (3) years, the President shall appoint all
Committee Members and a Branch Scribe, the duties of which shall be
determined by the Branch President.
SEC 3
The Executive Committee shall consist of all the elected Officers. The
Secretary shall act as Secretary of the Executive Committee.
SEC 4
The Branch Council of Administration shall consist of the President, VicePresident, Secretary, and Treasurer.
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ARTICLE III
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
SEC 1
Elections will be held in accordance with the NALC Regulations governing
Branch Election Procedures, unless altered or further clarified by the following
By-Laws.
SEC 2
Nominations for Officers shall be made from the floor at the regular Meeting in
October every third (3rd) year.
SEC 3
The Election of Officers shall be held every third (3rd) year in the month of
November. Shall be balloted upon by secret ballot on the day of regular Meeting
at the Letter Carriers hall only.
SEC 4
Absentee ballots must be requested in writing by members in good standing who
are unable to attend. These requests must be made to the election committee,
following the nominations, but at least 14 days before the Election. Ballots must
be received by the election committee, no later than the election date.
SEC 4a
Any ties for a Branch Officer position will be decided and
governed by the NALC Regulations Regulating Branch
Elections.
SEC 5
All Election results shall be printed in the next Branch paper published.
SEC 6
Branch 182 NALC will elect Delegates to the National and State Conventions in
accordance with the By-Laws, except that the Branch will send no more than
thirty (30) Delegates receiving Branch funds to either State or National
Conventions.
SEC 7
Delegates to the State and National Conventions shall be nominated from the
floor at the regular October Meeting of each year prior to the State Convention.
SEC 8
Delegates to State and National Conventions must have attended at least nine
(9) regular Branch Meetings during the calendar year prior to the year of the
convention to receive Branch funds for expenses. The eligibility will be
established from January 1st to December 31st, of the previous calendar year of
the convention. It will be the responsibility of each member to sign the
attendance sheet in a legible manner at each regular meeting of the Branch, to
establish eligibility of who will receive Branch funds to attend the convention.
Delegates willing to pay their own expenses can attend without meeting the
required nine (9) Meetings.
SEC 9
Delegates shall be balloted upon by secret ballot at the regular Meeting in
November of each year prior to the State Convention and the thirty (30)
candidates receiving the greatest number of votes and meeting all Branch
requirements will receive Branch funds. Ties shall be decided by a flip of a coin
or a draw of a high card.
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ARTICLE IV
FEES, DUES AND ASSESSMENTS
SEC 1
New Members who sign an application for Membership (Form 1187) will
not be required to pay an initial fee. The application shall be read at the
next regular Meeting.
SEC 2
The Dues of this Branch shall be a Minimum dues structure, which shall
consist of the following. Each member shall pay minimum monthly dues,
as established by National, equal to two (02) hours of base pay for a
Grade 1, Step D Letter Carrier (hired prior to 12 January 2013) employed
by the U.S. Postal Service plus $4.00 per pay day.
The president every third year beginning in 2010 will appoint a committee
to review and report on the dues structure and the financial condition of
the Branch.
SEC 3
Branch Dues may be increased by a majority vote of the Members
attending and voting at a regular Branch Meeting. No Dues increase will
be voted on until the Membership has been notified one (1) month in
advance, either by mail or Branch newspaper. Voting will be by secret
ballot.
SEC 4
Dues for retired members will be $3.00 per month.
SEC 4a
Direct paying retirees shall pay in advance annually a sum of
$36.00. The Branch Secretary will send out notices in
November/December.
SEC 5
The Branch shall have the right to levy assessments upon its Members
when the condition of the treasury makes it necessary. This will be
accomplished by secret ballot of the regular members in good standing at
a special or regular meeting after reasonable notice has been given that
this question will be before the branch meeting.
SEC 6
Any current member in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status, to include
OWCP LWOP, for more than six (06) consecutive pay periods will pay
union dues semi-annually. These membership dues will be payable on 31
January and 31 July of each year. Checks will be made out to NALC
Branch 182.
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ARTICLE V
FULL-TIME OFFICERS
SEC 1
The President of this Branch shall be a Full-Time Officer.
SEC 2
The duties of a Full-Time Officer will include visits to offices and cities
represented by Branch 182.
SEC 3
The President shall be the Chief Steward for the Branch, and may
delegate such authority to other Members.
SEC 4
The Vice-President shall replace the President when on Leave of Absence
in a Full-Time Status.
SEC 4a
The Secretary shall replace the President and VicePresident when both are on Leave of Absence.
ARTICLE VI
SALARIES AND BONDS
SEC 1
The President of Branch 182 shall receive for his/her services the
hourly rate (40 hours per week) of a Level 2 Step O Letter Carrier plus
15%. This salary will be paid bi-weekly. Fringe benefits must be paid as
normally paid by the Postal Service for a Career Postal Employee, which
include any COLA’s or Salary increases paid to regular carriers.
SEC 1a
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The president will accrue leave at the rate of eight (08) hours
annual leave and four (04) hours sick leave for every two
week pay period. There will be an account(s) established
where monies for this leave will be placed. Each year on
pay periods 7, 13, 20 and 26 monies will be placed for all
leave not used during the previous pay periods. If this
accrued annual or sick leave is not used, these monies will
remain until one of these two events happen; (1) at the end
of each 3 year term or if the president leaves office early, the
monies will be paid out or (2) the president can withdrawal
these monies quarterly or at any time following pay periods
7, 13, 20 and 26. If the president is reelected for another 3
year term, it will be the responsibility of that President to
invest/save these monies for any future long term absence.
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ARTICLE VI Continued
SEC 1b
There shall be a leave book ledger maintained by the Branch
Treasurer and audited by the Branch Trustees to ensure
accurate accounting of the president’s leave.
SEC 2
The Vice-President of this Branch shall receive for his/her services the
hourly rate for a Grade 1 Step 0 Letter Carrier, provided that he/she must
work on Union business on his/her non-scheduled day, and/or another
day. In the event that person does not work on Union duties, then that
person would not receive any pay. There will be no monthly salary paid to
this position.
SEC 3
The Secretary of this Branch shall receive for his/her services the sum of
the hourly salary rate for Grade 1, Step 0 Letter Carrier. Provided he/she
must work on Union business on his/her non-scheduled day, and/or
another day. In the event that person does not work on Union duties, then
that person would not receive any pay. There will be no monthly salary
paid to this position.
SEC 4
The Treasurer of this Branch shall receive for his/her services the sum of
the hourly salary rate for a Grade 1, Step 0 Letter Carrier. Provided
he/she must work on union business on his/her non-scheduled day, and/or
another day. In the event that person does not work on union duties, then
that person would not receive any pay. There will be no monthly salary
paid to this position.
SEC 5
The Health Benefits Representative shall receive for his/her services the
hourly rate for a Grade 1 Step 0 Letter Carrier, provided that he/she must
work on Union business on his/her non-scheduled day, and/or another
day. In the event that person does not work on Union duties, then that
person would not receive any pay. There will be no monthly salary paid to
this position.
SEC 6
The Trustees of this Branch shall receive for their services the hourly rate
for a Grade 1 Step 0 Letter Carrier, provided that they must work on Union
business on their non-scheduled day, and/or another day. In the event
that person does not work on Union duties, then that person would not
receive any pay. There will be no monthly salary paid to this position
SEC 7
Chief Stewards shall be compensated for any lost time or downtime at
his/her current hourly rate. In addition, a one-time yearly salary of three
hundred dollars ($300.00) will be paid in December.
SEC 8
The Officers of Branch 182 shall be bonded as prescribed by the National
Labor Relations Act. The Trustees shall see that all Officers are bonded.
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ARTICLE VII
SHOP STEWARDS
SEC 1
The President of Branch 182 shall appoint all Shop Stewards and
Alternates for each Station, Branch, and merged cities.
ARTICLE VIII
BOARD OF MANAGERS
SEC 1
The Board of Managers shall consist of the Treasurer and the Trustees.
SEC 2
Should a vacancy occur on the Board of Managers, the President shall
follow the National Constitution Article IX, Section 1c for the filling of the
vacancy.
SEC 3
The Trustees will report to the Membership at a regular Branch Meeting at
least once every six (06) months on the condition of Branch finances.
ARTICLE IX
FUNERAL EXPENSES
SEC 1
The President or designee shall provide a memorial service upon request.
ARTICLE X
DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS
SEC 1
The Treasurer shall deposit all funds in the name of the Branch, in such
depository as approved by the Board of Managers.
SEC 2
Funds drawn on such depository shall be signed by authorized Officers.
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ARTICLE XI
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SEC 1
It shall be the duties of the Trustees to file charges against any person
failing to account for money due from the sale of tickets, etc., sold for the
benefit of the Branch.
SEC 2
These By-Laws shall not be repealed, revised or amended except by a
two-thirds (2/3rd) vote of the Members present and voting at a regular
Meeting. Dues and initiation fees may be increased only by majority vote
by secret ballot of the regular members in good standing at a regular or
special meeting after reasonable notice has been given.
SEC 2a
Proposed amendments and/or revisions shall be presented
in writing signed by at least three (3) Members in good
standing and acted upon at the following regular Meeting.
SEC 3
Rules and Regulations inconsistent with the foregone Rules and By-Laws
are hereby repealed and rendered void.
SEC 4
These By-Laws shall take effect when approved by the Branch and the
Committee of Laws (National Association).
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RULES OF ORDER
RULE 1
The Presiding Officer shall preserve order, and shall pronounce the
decision of the Branch on all subjects. He shall decide questions of order
without debate, subject to an appeal of the Branch, on which appeal no
Member shall speak more than once, when the question before the
Branch shall be: “Shall the decision of the Presiding Officer stand as the
judgment of the Branch?”
RULE 2
Any Member who shall misbehave in a Meeting of the Branch or disturb
the Order of Harmony thereof, either by abusive, disorderly or profane
language, shall be admonished of the same by the Presiding Officer, and
if said Member(s) offends again, he shall be excluded from the room for
the evening and afterward dealt with as the Branch may decide.
RULE 3
If any Member, while speaking, be called to Order by the Presiding Officer,
the Member shall take a seat until the question of Order be determined,
when if permitted, may proceed.
RULE 4
No Member shall be allowed to speak more than twice (2) on any question
and not to exceed five (5) minutes for the first time and three (3) minutes
for the second time, without the consent of the Branch.
RULE 5
Before putting the question, the Presiding Officer shall ask, “Is the Branch
ready for the question?” If no Member rises to speak, he shall rise and put
it, and after he has risen no Member shall be permitted to speak upon it.
While the Presiding Officer is addressing the Branch, silence should be
observed in the Meeting room.
RULE 6
The person first named on a Committee shall act as Chairman until
another is selected by the Committee.
RULE 7
No Committee can be finally discharged until all debts contracted by it
have been paid.
RULE 8
On call of a quorum present the yeas and nays shall be called. When the
question is decided by yeas and nays each Member shall vote, and the
manner of voting shall be recorded in the minutes.
RULE 9
Roberts Rules of Order shall be the authority on all parliamentary points
not already provided for.
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