March 30, 2019
As required by Section II, article 20.4 of the Union By-laws, attached is a list of amendments to the By-laws of the Association, which will be voted on at the upcoming Triennial Convention in Banff. As outlined in Section I, article 10.8 of the Policy Book, a list of proposed resolutions is also included.
Each amendment and proposal is shown in its original wording as submitted to the National Office. Next week, an adapted version of the amendments and proposals will be distributed This adaptation will be done in the “Be it resolved that…” format to conform to the procedures in Robert’s Rules of Order.
Please ensure that all your members have the opportunity to study these amendments and proposals, and to discuss them at a Branch Meeting prior to Convention. We ask that members download or print both documents for their reference during Convention.
The members should be reminded that, in accordance with the By-laws, the attached amendments are the only ones that may be voted on at the 2019 Convention, in accordance with Section II, article 20.6.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the National Office.
In solidarity,
Peter Duffey Doug Best
President Executive Vice President
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