Only dues-paying Union members may run for office, vote for officers, and serve on the Election Committee.

These positions are elected positions:

Union President (next election 2010)

Vice President (next election 2012)

Secretary-Treasurer (next election 2012)

Regional Vice Presidents

* Eastern VP (next election 2010)

* Western VP (next election 2010)

* Central VP (next election 2012)

These positions are appointed positions, and therefore are not included in the election:

Chief Steward

Webmaster

Editor

Union Steward(s) - one or more at each worksite

Election Committee:

An Election Committee made up of at least 2 or more volunteers must be in place prior to the election process beginning. The committee members must all be dues-paying Union members of the Chapter and must not be seeking elected office. They may be current representatives, but may not be running for re-election. They may also be serving as appointed Union representatives. The Election Committee must rent a secure Post Office box that will solely be used for the purpose of running the election. They must also obtain envelopes, stamps, paper, and access to a computer and printer to produce the nomination notice and the ballots. Receipts should be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer for reimbursement.

The election procedures shall be followed per the Chapters ByLaws.