To be voted on at the May 21, 2017 General Membership meeting.

CURRENT LANGUAGE:

Article 10-ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DELEGATES

Section 9

The President shall, with the 2/3 majority approval of the Executive Board, appoint a member in good standing, to fill the unexpired term of a general executive board member who has vacated his/her position. Vacancies of Craft officers shall be filled by nomination and vote of Craft members present at a special election meeting.

PROPOSED CHANGE TO CURRENT LANGUAGE:

Article 10-ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DELEGATES

Section 9

The President shall, with the 2/3 majority approval of the Executive Board, appoint a member in good standing, to fill the unexpired term of an a general executive board member who has vacated his/her position. Vacancies of Craft officers shall be filled by nomination and vote of Craft members present at a special election meeting.

NEW LANGUAGE:

Article 10-ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DELEGATES

Section 9

The President shall, with the 2/3 majority approval of the Executive Board, appoint a member in good standing, to fill the unexpired term of an executive board member who has vacated his/her position.