By-elections
Should an office fall vacant for any reason, the resulting by-election should
be conducted as closely as possible in conformity with this section. The term
of office for any position filled through a by-election will be the term that the
vacated position was initially elected to fulfill.
Responsibilities of Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary shall:
Keep full, accurate, and impartial account of the proceedings of all regular or
special membership and Executive Board meetings. These records must also
include a copy of the full financial report (Executive Board meetings) and the
written financial report (membership meetings) presented by the Secretary-
Treasurer. The record will also include Trustees’ reports.
Record all amendments and/or additions in the bylaws, and make certain that
these are sent to the National President for approval prior to implementing.
Answer correspondence and fulfil other administrative duties as directed by the
Executive Board.
Keep a record of all correspondence received and sent out.
Prepare and distribute all notices to members
Have all records ready on reasonable notice for the Trustees or auditors.
Preside over membership and Executive Board meetings in the absence of both
the President and Vice-President.
Be empowered, with the approval of the membership, to employ administrative
assistance to be paid for out of the Local Union’s funds.
Performs other duties required by the Local Union, its bylaws or the National
Constitution.