B-33 REGULATION R12.4.1 - Election Procedures

Whereas Stewards are official representatives of the Institute and as such, they are the vital link between the union and the membership in the workplace; and

Whereas a Steward election is a form of membership engagement and not a political appointment; and

Whereas Regulation R12.4.1 (Election Procedures) lists the procedures that shall be followed in Steward elections; and

Whereas more than one Steward may need to be elected; and

Whereas the eligibility of all Steward candidates shall be verified; and

Whereas a Group/Subgroup executive should normally conduct a Steward election(s) and not the EC;

Therefore be it resolved that Regulation R12.4.1 be amended as follows:

1. R12.4.1 (New) The Group/Sub-Group Executive shall inform the Executive Committee of the election intent, the election process needs and the composition of their election committee that will administer the election including screening the eligibility of all candidates.
2. The Group/Sub-Group election committee so appointed shall send a call for nominations to all members in the area of jurisdiction and, shall set the date(s) for the vote, and post the number of Stewards positions to be elected.
3. All members in the area of jurisdiction shall be provided with an opportunity to vote.
4. A simple majority of the legal votes shall be required to elect the Steward or those receiving the highest number of votes for the election of multiple Stewards.

Resolutions Sub-Committee Comments- If other provision of removing Steward election passes, this would become redundant. See comment at B-5.