AIRLINE CENTRAL LODGE 2323 I.A.M.A.W.

AIRLINE CENTRAL LODGE 2323 I.A.M.A.W.
Administrative Offices
April 6, 2016
PROPOSED DISTRICT LODGE 140 BYLAW AMENDMENT
ARTICLE NUMBER: V - District Lodge Officers - Designation of Officers - 5.03
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
5.03 -There shall be two affiliated groups . Members employed by an airline will be considered
Air Transport. Any other group in Transportation shall be known as Service.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
5.03 -There shall be three (3) affiliated groups. Members employed by Air Canada will be
considered Air Transport. Members employed as an Airport Screener in the Central Region will
be considered Airport Screeners. Any other group in Transportation shall be known as Service.
ARTICLE NUMBER: V - District Lodge Officers - Qualifications for Office - 5.07
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
5.07- Any member in continuous good standing within an affiliated Local Lodge under the
District Lodge shall be entitled to run for District Office, excepting those Offices having regional
and representational restrictions .
PROPOSED CHANGE:
5.07 - Any member in continuous good standing within an affiliated Local Lodge under the
District Lodge shall be entitled to run for District Office in accordance with all regional and
representational restrictions applicable to the Office.
2580 Drew Road, Suite 202 Mississauga, ON !AT 3M5
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Tel: 905-678-0010
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AIRLINE CENTRAL LODGE 2323 I.A.M.A.W.
Administrative Offices
April 6, 2016
PROPOSED DISTRICT LODGE 140 BYLAW AMENDMENT
ARTICLE NUMBER: V - District Lodge Officers - Nominations and Elections - 5.09
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
5.09 - The PDGC and ST shall be nominated and elected by the Delegates to the annual
convention Board members shall be selected within their region, by consensus . When
consensus cannot be reached the issue shall be decided by a secret ballot vote of the entire
delegate body.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
5.09 - The PDGC and ST shall be nominated and elected by the Delegates to the annual
convention every fourth (4th) year in accordance with Section 5.08 commencing with the 2016
convention.
every fourth
convention,
reached the
Executive Board members shall be selected within their region, by consensus,
(4th) year at convention in accordance with Section 5.08 commencing with the 2018
except as noted in Section 5.12 of these Bylaws . When consensus cannot be
issue shall be decided by a secret ballot vote of the entire Delegate body.
ARTICLE NUMBER: V - District Lodge Officers - Nominations and Elections - 5.10 (a)
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
5.10 (a) - Eligible nominees for the PDGC and ST shall be announced by the ST. Delegates to
Convention shall vote upon the nominees by secret ballot. The ballot will be plain paper, with
the delegate writing the name of his or her nominee on the inside of the ballot, folding the ballot
and writing their prorated number of Local Lodge votes on the top fold of the ballot in
accordance with the Roll Call vote formula for the District (one vote per 100 members or major
portion thereof).
PROPOSED CHANGE:
5.10 (a) - Eligible nominees for the PDGC and ST shall be announced by the ST. Delegates to
Convention shall vote upon the nominees by secret ballot. The ballot will be plain paper, with
the delegate writing the name of his or her nominee on the inside of the ballot, folding the ballot
and placing the ballot in the ballot box. Prior to handing the ballot to the delegate, the Tellers
shall write the delegate's prorated number of Local Lodge votes on the top fold of the ballot in
accordance with the Roll Call vote formula for the District (one (1) vote per 100 members or
major portion thereof) .
2580 Drew Road, Suite 202 Mississauga, ON UT 3M5
Toll Free: 1-877-409-2323
Tel: 905-678-0010
Fax: 905-678-0034
www.iamaw2323.ca
AIRLINE CENTRAL LODGE 2323 I.A.M.A.W.
Administrative Offices
April 6, 2016
PROPOSED DISTRICT LODGE 140 BYLAW AMENDMENT
ARTICLE NUMBER: V - District Lodge Officers - Nominations and Elections - 5.10 (b)
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
5.10 (b) - The PDGC shall appoint tellers from the Convention who shall collect and count the
ballots. In the event of more than one nominee, the candidate with the least number of votes will
be dropped from subsequent balloting . In multiple balloting, the candidate who receives more
than fifty percent plus one vote (50% + 1) of the assembled delegate vote shall be declared
elected .
PROPOSED CHANGE:
5.10 (b) - The PDGC in consultation with the Executive Board shall appoint tellers from the
Convention who shall collect and count the ballots. In the event of more than two nominees, the
candidate with the least number of votes will be dropped from subsequent balloting. In multiple
balloting, the candidate who receives more than fifty percent plus one vote (50% + 1) of the
assembled delegate vote shall be declared elected.
ARTICLE NUMBER: VI- Duties of Officers - 6.04
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
6.04 - The Secretary-treasurer (ST) shall keep a record of all minutes and books of account of
the District Lodge. The ST will present and pay all bills properly drawn for approval carry put the
fiduciary and Constitutional in a timely manner and write letters for the District over its seal when
authorized to do so. The ST will submit a copy of the semi-annual audit to the Lodges under
District jurisdiction and monthly financial statements to the Executive Board . The ST will tender
all financial records for audit semi-annually. The audits will take place as soon as possible after
June and September.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
6.04 - The Secretary-treasurer (ST) shall keep a record of all minutes and books of account of
the District Lodge. The ST will present and pay all bills properly drawn for approval carry put the
fiduciary and Constitutional in a timely manner and write letters for the District over its seal when
authorized to do so . The ST will inform and get approval from the Executive Board for all
planned investments and reinvestments in excess of $25,000. The ST shall be proficient in VLM
or any successor Grand Lodge accounting programs. The ST will submit a copy of the semiannual audit to the Lodges under District jurisdiction and monthly financial statements to the
Executive Board . The ST will tender all financial records for audit semi-annually. The audits will
take place as soon as possible after June and December.
2580 Drew Road, Suite 202 Mississauga, ON IAT 3MS
Toll Free: 1-877-409-2323
Tel: 905-678-0010
Fax: 905-678-0034
www.iamaw2323.ca
AIRLINE CENTRAL LODGE 2323 I.A.M.A.W.
Administrative Offices
April 6, 2016
PROPOSED DISTRICT LODGE 140 BYLAW AMENDMENT
ARTICLE NUMBER: VI - Duties of Officers - 6.10
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
6.10 - The District Lodge Executive Board shall decide the assigned location of the General
Chairperson(s). For All elections the assigned location must be designated on the notice of
nomination. In the event that the assigned location of the General Chairperson is changed after
they assume office, the District Lodge shall pay for moving expenses to their new location.
These expenses will include family move, office, automobile and household furnishings.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
6.10 - The District Lodge Executive Board shall decide the assigned location of the General
Chairperson(s) . In the event that the assigned location of the General Chairperson is changed
after they assume office, the District Lodge shall pay for moving expenses to their new location .
These expenses will include family move, office, automobile and household furnishings.
ARTICLE NUMBER: VII- Government of District Lodge - 7.03
ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
7.03 - The Eastern Region shall encompass Quebec, the Atlantic Provinces and Newfoundland
and Labrador.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
7.03 - The Eastern Region shall encompass Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces.
2580 Drew Road, Suite 202 Mississauga, ON !AT 3M5
Toll Free: 1-877-409-2323
Tel: 905-678-0010
Fax: 905-678-0034
www.iamaw2323.ca