ARTICLE 2: Membership

ARTICLE 3: Meetings

ARTICLE 4: Revenues

ARTICLE 5: Representation and Vote

ARTICLE 6: Officers

ARTICLE 7: Nominations and Elections

ARTICLE 8: Duties of Officers

ARTICLE 9: Committees and Other Positions

ARTICLE 10: Mileage and Per Diem

ARTICLE 11: Prohibition

ARTICLE 12: Referendum

ARTICLE 13: Resolutions and Amendments

ARTICLE 14: Order of Business and Rules of Order

ARTICLE 15: District Meetings

SECTION 1 - This Association shall be known as the CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS (CSALC).

SECTION 2 - The objectives of the CSALC are to assist the National Association of Letter Carriers in maintaining and improving the Postal Career Service; to unionize all letter carriers within the State of California; to conduct educational seminars for members; and to guide all activities relative to legislation within the State of California.

SECTION 1 - The membership of the CSALC shall be composed of all members in good standing in the National Association of Letter Carriers of the State of California.

SECTION 2 - It is recommended that all branches under the jurisdiction of a Central Labor Council affiliate with these bodies.

SECTION 1 - The CSALC shall meet during the year of and prior to the National Convention. The State Convention site shall be chosen by a majority ballot of delegates present and voting at a previous convention. When conditions arise which require a change in the site chosen, the President and Executive Board shall make such a change and report to the Branches through the Secretary.

SECTION 2 - The state convention business shall consist of two days, a Friday session and a Saturday session.

SECTION 3 - Special meetings shall be called by the President upon written request of no less than one-half of the Branches in good standing and representing no less than one-fourth of the CSALC members. The Secretary shall notify, by letter, each Branch entitled to representation in the CSALC, stating the reasons for the meeting. No other business shall be transacted at the special meeting.

SECTION 4 - A CSALC meeting must have fifty (50) delegates to constitute a quorum and transact business. These fifty (50) must represent at least thrity (30) different CSALC branches. Less than fifty (50) may adjourn to meet at some future time.

SECTION 1 - The California State Association of Letter Carriers per capita tax shall be eight dollars and sixty cents ($8.60) per member per year and fifty cents ($.50) per retired member annually. This amount shall be increased one cent ($.01) per pay period for active members each year for six years beginning in 2006. This fee is waived for life members and those on military duty. Per capita tax shall be payable at the above rate annually on the 31st of December. Those members whose dues are payroll deducted need not advance their per capita tax but shall pay them as determined by the payroll deduction agreement. Direct pay members may continue to submit their fees semi-annually, in advance of January 1st and July 1st to their Branch Secretary.

SECTION 2 - State per capita tax must be paid by January 31st or membership shall be forfeit. The State Association may, for good reasons and under uniformly applied rules, extend the thirty (30) days grace period granted in Article 7, Section 5 of the National By-Laws, for not more than an additional sixty (60) days.

SECTION 3 - For membership in the CSALC a craft employee must submit an application (1187), and pay the per capita tax for the current year. This entitles the member to representation at the CSALC Convention.

SECTION 4 - Funds received as a result of Article 22, Section 4c of the NALC Constitution shall be deposited in the Carl Saxsenmeier Scholarship Fund. Any transfer and/or borrowing from the Saxsenmeier Scholarship Fund for the use other than processing and awarding of scholarships is prohibited. These funds shall be used solely for the purpose of promoting and awarding scholarships to qualified applicants.

SECTION 5 - All items purchased by the California State Association of Letter Carriers must be Union made, when available.

SECTION 1- Each Branch having twenty (20) members or less shall have one (1) vote. Each Branch having twenty-one (21) members or more shall have one (1) additional vote for each additional twenty (20) members or fraction thereof. The elected Officers of the CSALC shall each be entitled one (1) vote.

SECTION 2 - Any Branch not casting the unit vote for the election of Officers must notify the State Secretary on the official CSALC form prior to the opening of the Saturday session.  All votes the Branch is entitled to shall be divided equally among the Branch delegates in attendance. Any odd votes to which the Branch is entitled shall be cast by the Branch Designee. Each delegate having one or more votes must cast a single ballot for all votes to which he/she is entitled. Branches are entitled to cast a unit vote.

SECTION 3 - The election of delegates shall take place no later than December of the year preceding the Convention. Delegates may be elected by secret ballot or appointed by Branch By-Laws and shall serve until the next regular Convention. Only Branch delegates shall vote in the election of CSALC Officers.

SECTION 4 - The amount of per capita tax paid to the CSALC by January 1, prior to the Convention, shall determine the number of votes a Branch is entitled.

SECTION 5 - The Branches shall elect alternates who shall replace any Branch delegates unable to attend a Convention or Special Meeting of the CSALC. Alternate delegates shall be assigned by the number of votes received, from highest to lowest, and must be certified by the Branch Secretary. An alternate delegate must present certification from the Branch, or the elected delegate he/she is replacing, to verify that the elected delegate is unable to attend the Convention or Special Meeting.

SECTION 6 - A delegate cannot be admitted to the meeting of the CSALC who is in arrears either of the CSALC or the National Association of Letter Carriers.

SECTION 7 - Elections will be held at the CSALC Conventions. When there are two (2) or more candidates for a position on the CSALC Council of Administration, an election by secret ballot shall be held. The plurality of votes cast shall be necessary to elect. When there is one (1) candidate for a position, the President may declare the candidate elected. Adequate safeguards to insure a fair election will be provided. Any candidate may have an observer at the polling place. The National Executive Council is empowered to execute rules for the conduct of elections in the CSALC.

SECTION 1 - The elected officers of the CSALC Council of Administration shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Education, Director of Retirees, who shall be a retired member, and an Executive Board of eight (8) members. The eight (8) members to the Executive Board shall select one of the members to act as Chairman.

SECTION 2 - Any member in good standing in the CSALC shall be eligible for the office of Executive Board Member, which represents his/her own District.

SECTION 1 - Nominations and elections shall take place at the CSALC Conventions. The Convention Chair shall call for the nominations of officers as the last order of business on Friday. The nominations shall be from the floor for each CSALC office.

A.   Any delegate MAY NOMINATE an eligible member for any of the following CSALC offices: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Education/Organization, and Director of Retirees.
B.   Any eligible member MAY BE NOMINATED for the following CSALC offices: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Education/Organization, and Director of Retirees.
C.   The District Officer nominee must be a member in their District, and will be elected by the delegates from that District.
D.   Acceptance of any nomination must be in writing, on the official CSALC Form (copy in back of By-Laws booklet), and presented to the CSALC State Secretary, prior to, or at the time of nomination.
E.   No person may accept a nomination for more than one CSALC office at any CSALC Convention.
F.   If there is only one candidate for a CSALC office, that position shall be declared elected by consent.
G.   CSALC Districts shall be updated after each Convention to allow for mergers that were completed during that period.
H. The Districts shall be constituted as follows:

DISTRICT 1 - Alturas 6667, Auburn 3060, Carmichael 4494, Cloverdale 5190, Corning 2009, Crescent City 3217, Dunsmuir 2757, Eureka 348, Fort Bragg 3656, Mt. Shasta 6458, Napa 627, Rancho Cordova 4724, Sacramento 133, Susanville 2608, Ukiah 1563, Willows 2472, Yreka 3223.

DISTRICT 2 - Brisbane 6264, Castroville (Al Long) 269, Marina 6385, Monterey 1310, Pacific Grove 1184, San Francisco 214, San Jose 193, San Mateo 1280, Santa Clara 1427, Santa Rosa 183, Watsonville 857.

DISTRICT 3 - Atwater 4748, Ceres 4850, Greater East Bay 1111, Gustine 5576, Hayward 1707, Lodi 1432, Los Baños 3768, Manteca 4249, Merced 1340, Modesto 1291, Newman 6446, Oakdale 4868, Rio Vista 5502, Ripon 4735, Sonora 4625, Stockton 213, Tracy 2854, Turlock 1742.

DISTRICT 4 - Bakersfield 782, Bishop 6201, Coalinga 1465, Farmersville 6416, Firebaugh 6242, Fresno 231, Lancaster 4430, Lemoore 3275, Orange Grove 6354, Porterville 1469, Tulare 1810, Visalia 866.

DISTRICT 5 - Beverly Hills 2293, Burbank 2086, Camarillo 4114, Cambria 4899, Canoga Park 4006, Central California Coast 52, Los Angeles 24, Pasadena 2200, Santa Barbara 290, Tri-Valley 2902, Van Nuys 2462.

DISTRICT 7 - Hemet 2901, Idyllwild 6550, Ontario 1439, Palm Springs 4149, San Bernardino 411, Rialto 3982, Upland 2168.

DISTRICT 8 - Brawley 2704, Calexico 2805, El Centro 1726, Escondido 2525, La Mesa 3347, San Diego 70.

(NOTE: Branches are listed by their geographic location in alphabetical order within the district.  The list of Districts was updated to allow for the mergers completed prior to the 2004 CSALC Convention.)

SECTION 2 - Nominations shall be the last order of business Friday of the Convention. Election of Officers shall start at 10:00 AM on Saturday and close two (2) hours later. Each District will be called to vote during this time period by announcement from the Convention Chair. The installation of Officers shall take place just prior to adjournment of the Convention.

SECTION 1 - PRESIDENT The President shall be a full time employee of the CSALC.  He/she shall attend all meetings of the CSALC and enforce all rules. He/she shall fill any vacancies with qualified persons until an election can be held. He/she shall sign all warrants on the Treasurer, as provided for in the NALC Constitution. He/she shall sign all documents requiring his/her signature to authenticate them. At each regular meeting he/she shall appoint committees on credentials, audit, mileage / per diem, each committee to consist of at least three (3) members. He/she shall also appoint Sergeants-at-arms. At the close of each meeting he/she shall appoint any committees directed by the Convention. His/her correspondence with Branches shall be handled by the Secretary, whenever practical. He/she shall submit to the convention a written report of all his/her official acts during his/her term of office. He/she shall perform such other duties as the law and the CSALC require. On behalf of the CSALC the President and Treasurer shall file, with the Secretary of Labor, the annual financial report. The President shall coordinate political and legislative activities and disseminate political and legislative information within the CSALC. He/she will work with the AFL-CIO at the National, State and Central Labor Council levels to coordinate efforts to improve wages, working conditions and welfare of Letter Carriers and affiliated union members. He/she shall assign Legislative Liaison Officers to aid in lobbying efforts, act as intermediary for the NALC, and enhance the goals of the membership.

For the faithful performance of his/her duties, the President shall receive 120% of Grade 2 Step O per year.  This salary shall be paid bi-weekly.  He/she shall receive all fringe benefits granted to Letter Carriers, except as restricted herein.  In addition, the employer shall increase the salary by the amount of the employees social security contribution and state disability insurance. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred, including an adequate commercial automobile liability policy, while on CSALC business.  Any sick leave accrued but not used, prior to the last day in office, shall be paid at half its value.  Any accrued annual leave but not used shall be paid completely. The President shall not carry over more than ten (10) days of annual leave.  He/she may at his/her option, elect to receive pay in lieu of leave for no more than ten (10) days of accrued leave per annum. The President shall be the CSALC Delegate-at- Large

SECTION 2 - VICE PRESIDENT The Vice President shall assume all duties of the President in case of absence, death, refusal, neglect, disqualification, or resignation, until an election can be held. For faithful performance of his/her duties, the Vice President shall receive $1200.00 per year. The Vice-President shall be the CSALC Delegate at-Large.

SECTION 3 - SECRETARY The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the CSALC. He/she shall read all communications, reports, etc. He/she shall draw all warrants on the Treasurer as ordered by the CSALC and for the payment of bills approved by the Executive Board. He/she shall conduct the correspondence of the CSALC. He/she shall keep a record of the name, number, date of affiliation and location of each Branch of the CSALC. The Secretary of the CSALC shall receive all money due the CSALC and turn the money over to the Treasurer. He/she shall make an annual report to the CSALC, the Executive Board, and to each Branch in the CSALC showing the disbursements from the CSALC records. He/she shall have published in the State paper an accurate copy of the minutes of CSALC Council of Administration reports no later than sixty (60) days after each meeting. He/she shall perform such other duties as the By-Laws of the CSALC require. He/she shall deliver to his/her successor, or to the CSALC, all property in his/her possession upon expiration or early termination of his/her term of office. The CSALC shall bond the Secretary, in a sufficient sum to be determined by the CSALC Council of Administration, who shall have the authority to increase or decrease the bond whenever such action is necessary to cover the funds accumulated in the treasury. For the faithful performance of his/her duties the Secretary shall receive $3000 per year. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business.  The Secretary shall be the CSALC Alternate Delegate-at-Large.

SECTION 4 - TREASURER The Treasurer shall receive from the Secretary, and provide receipts for, all funds paid to the CSALC. The Executive Board and the President will designate and approve depository for all CSALC funds. Such deposits shall be made in the name of the CSALC and all interest credited to the general fund. The Executive Board shall prescribe the manner by which the funds may be transferred, drafts and orders paid. He/she shall keep a correct account of all funds received and paid by the CSALC. At the end of his/her term, or when requested by the Executive Board, the Treasurer shall deliver to the CSALC or his/her successor all funds, books, papers, securities and other property of the CSALC. He/she shall be bonded in a sufficient sum to be determined by the CSALC who shall have the authority to increase or decrease the bond whenever such action is necessary, to cover the funds accumulated in the treasury. For the faithful performance of his/her duties the Treasurer shall receive $1200.00 for his/her services. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business.

SECTION 5 - EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board shall have charge of the property of the CSALC. They shall approve and hold the bonds on the Secretary and Treasurer. They shall direct the investments of the CSALC funds. They shall designate where the Treasurer will deposit all CSALC funds. They shall examine, approve, and record for audit all approved bills. The Executive Board, in conjunction with the President, shall have supervision and control of the CSALC during recess. The Executive Board shall act as trustees and carry out the interest of the CSALC. Each Executive Board Member shall function as Legislative Liaison Officer and will carry out any assignment certified by the National Business Agent including assisting Branches in grievance handling and consultation. The Executive Board will assist the State President in coordinating legislative activities and aid in fostering political awareness amongst the membership of the CSALC. For the faithful performance of his/her duties, each Executive Board Member shall receive for his/her services the sum of $800.00 per annum. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business. The Executive Board Member selected as Chairman of the Board per Article 6, Section 1 shall receive an additional $200.00 per annum.

SECTION 6 - DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/ORGANIZATION The Director of Education/Organization shall, under the jurisdiction of NALC Headquarters, and the Council of Administration, act as coordinator between the NALC and the CSALC in arranging seminars detailing organizing non-members at all joint CSALC-NBA trainings and CSALC Conventions.   He/she shall report these programs and methods to the membership in the California News Reporter and at all CSALC Board meetings. For the faithful performance of his/her duties he/she shall receive $1000.00 per year. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business.

SECTION 7 - DIRECTOR OF RETIREES The Director of Retirees' duties shall be to coordinate all activities of the retired members. He/she shall be the legislative advocate and congressional liaison for retired members of the CSALC.  He/she shall be the CSALC organizer for the retired members. He/she shall be under the direct supervision of the President and shall perform other duties as assigned by the President. He/she shall be Chairman of the Retired Members Committee. For the faithful performance of his/her duties the Director of Retirees shall receive $1000.00 per annum. He/she shall also receive reimbursement for any lost time and fringe benefits while on CSALC business.

SECTION 8 - COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION The elected Officers of the CSALC will form the Council of Administration. They shall act on the instructions and resolutions adopted by the Conventions, and seek to improve the conditions of Letter Carriers through organization and other methods. They shall endeavor to obtain new members; to counsel and advise delinquent or suspended members; and organize new Branches and make every effort to reorganize disbanded Branches. Any member of the Council of Administration shall report to the Secretary of the CSALC anything that might be helpful or harmful to the members of the CSALC. The Secretary shall send copies of his/her report to all other members of the Council.

SECTION 9 - MEETINGS OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION Meetings of the Council of Administration shall be authorized only when requested by a majority of the council members, or the CSALC President. The Secretary shall keep records and report to the following CSALC Convention.

SECTION 10 - DISTRICT OFFICERS District Officers shall act as organizers and have charge of the District in which they are elected. In addition to the duties prescribed in Section 8 of this article, he/she shall make every effort to stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the CSALC and NALC as well as the Branches and Members of their Districts. They will encourage members to take an active part in the work of these organizations. District Officers will submit an estimated budget for the following year to the Council of Administration as the first order of business at the fall meeting. He/she shall be responsible for submission of his/her quarterly District Report to the CSALC Vice President. He/she will be responsible for submission of articles for publication in the California News Reporter.

SECTION 11 - BY-LAWS DUTY OF SECRETARY The Secretary shall as soon as possible, after adjournment of each convention, bring up to date the CSALC By-Laws as amended by convention action, and mail a copy to each member branch.

SECTION 12 - DISCLOSURE OF OFFlCERS SPENDING The Treasurer shall submit a list of spending by all Officers to the Delegates before the close of the convention.

SECTION 13 - BRANCH VISITATIONS The President and/or Secretary of the CSALC are authorized to visit Branches and promote the interest of this organization if it appears that a crisis makes such a visit necessary to Preserve the unity and efficiency of the CSALC. The President may assign any other Officer(s) to make these visits.

SECTION 1 - COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS The Committee on Credentials shall examine all delegate credentials for meetings of the CSALC assembled in convention. This committee shall consist of three or more members from different Branches and will be appointed by the CSALC President.

SECTION 2 - SERGEANT-AT-ARMS The President shall appoint Sergeants-At-Arms to preserve order at all regular and special meetings of the CSALC and any other duties the President may direct.

SECTION 3 - DELEGATE-AT-LARGE The duties of the Delegate at-Large shall be to represent the CSALC, and promote its welfare at meetings of the NALC, and to report back to the CSALC at its Biennial Convention.

SECTION 4 - COMMITTEE ON AUDlT The Committee on Audit shall examine the Secretary and Treasurer's books and report to the CSALC in convention immediately after the State Officers reports. This Committee shall be appointed by the State President, and consist of three or more delegates from different Branches.

SECTION 5 - COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem shall make duplicate payrolls recording the name, residence, and amount due each member entitled to mileage and per diem. The committee shall make their report prior to the installation of Officers. This committee shall be appointed by the CSALC President and shall consist of three or more delegates from different Branches.

SECTION 6 - COMMITTEE ON SUPPLIES The Executive Board of the CSALC shall constitute a committee on supplies and shall contract for all necessary supplies in accordance with such regulations as may be adopted by the CSALC. The Secretary of the CSALC shall be ex-officio, a member of the committee on supplies.

SECTION 7 - COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS The CSALC President shall appoint a Committee on Resolutions consisting of delegates from three different Branches to whom all resolutions shall be referred, for presentation of their findings and recommendations at the State Convention.

SECTION 8 - RETIRED LETTER CARRIERS COMMITTEE The CSALC President shall appoint a Retired Letter Carriers Committee consisting of three or more delegates from different Branches. All resolutions concerning retirees shall be referred to this committee for presentation of recommendations and findings at the Convention. By virtue of his/her office, the CSALC Director of Retirees will be the Chairman of this committee.

SECTION 9 - BY-LAWS COMMITTEE The President shall appoint a By-Laws Committee, consisting of three CSALC Executive Board Members, from three different Branches, to whom shall be referred all Amendments to the CSALC By-Laws. Such committee, after consideration of such Amendments, shall report its findings and recommendations to the convention for action.

The By-Laws Committee shall also submit recommendations, in the form of By-Laws Amendments, to the Convention Delegates for their action.

The By-Laws Committee will be responsible for the interpretation and the correct wording of all approved By-Laws. The By-Laws Committee will meet with and pass to the Secretary the corrected copies immediately following the convention adjournment.

SECTION 10 - ELECTION COMMITTEE The President shall appoint an Election Committee consisting of not less than five (5) delegates from different Branches, one of whom shall be designated Chairman of the Committee. At such time as the convention may order, the committee shall provide and distribute ballots for the election of officers, collect the ballots, count them, and announce the results of such voting. The State Secretary shall furnish the committee with a list of accredited Branches and the number of votes they are entitled.

SECTION 11 - DELEGATES Letter Carriers appointed to California State Association of Letter Carriers convention committees must be elected delegates from his/her branch. California State Association of Letter Carriers convention committee appointments shall not allow any branch to exceed the maximum number of delegates allowed that branch per Article 5, Section 3 of the National Constitution governing State Associations of the NALC.

SECTION 1- CSALC CONVENTION For attendance at the Convention of the CSALC, the Council of Administration shall be paid such mileage and per diem as the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem shall allow and the convention approves.

SECTION 2- PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING EXPENSES Each Officer entitled to mileage and per diem shall, before one o'clock PM, prior to final adjournment of the Convention, furnish the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem with a bill of his/her expenses.

SECTION 3 - PER DIEM FOR COMMITTEES Any committee ordered by the President to report in advance of the convention date shall be allowed per diem in the same amount as the Council of Administration.

SECTION 4 - NATIONAL CONVENTION EXPENSES The President and Delegate-at-Large will be reimbursed expenses and lost time when attending Conventions or Special Meetings of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Sixty (60) days prior to the opening day of the Convention or Special Meeting, the President and Delegate-at-Large will provide an itemized list of estimated expenses to the Secretary of the CSALC. The Secretary shall issue a warrant for the amount approved by the President and the Executive Board. The Delegate-at-Large will make every effort to have the resolutions that were passed at the CSALC Convention adopted at the National Convention.

The CSALC shall take no action on behalf of letter carriers independent of the NALC but shall at all times act in harmony and in conjunction with the officers of the NALC.

SECTION 1 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RESCINDING PROTESTED ACTION Any protested action of the CSALC must be submitted in writing to the State Secretary, and signed by ten (10) CSALC Branches.  Within thirty (30) days, the Secretary shall send a copy of the protest to all CSALC Branches in good standing for referendum vote. Two-thirds of the votes cast shall be necessary to rescind such protested action.

SECTION 2 - CONVENTION AUTHORITY AND REFERENDUM A two-thirds majority vote of the delegates present and voting at any Convention or Special Meeting of the CSALC, may refer any question to the membership of the CSALC for action. The Secretary will submit the matter to the Branches in the CSALC as soon as possible after adjournment of the Convention or Special Meeting. He/she shall report the results of the ballot to the CSALC Branches.

SECTION 1 - METHOD OF SUBMISSION Any Branch in good standing with the CSALC may forward to the State Secretary, under the seal of the Branch, By-Law Amendments or Resolutions to be presented to a Convention of the CSALC. Each By-Law Amendment and/or Resolution must be on a separate sheet of paper and must be typewritten or hand printed and presented in triplicate. All By-Law Amendments and/or Resolutions must be presented on the official form as accepted at the 1980 CSALC Convention. By-Laws and Resolutions, to be printed in the By-Law Amendment Resolution Booklet, must be in the hands of the Secretary at least eight (8) weeks prior to the opening of the convention. The Secretary shall refer all such By-Laws Amendments and Resolutions to the Committees on By-Law Amendments and Resolutions. Those Committees shall make a report their recommendations to the Convention assembled. The convention Delegates shall vote on the Committee's recommendation.

By-Law Amendments and Resolutions may be introduced from the Convention floor only when they are signed by five (5) delegates representing five different Branches, and presented to the State Secretary, who will refer them to the appropriate Committee. All proposed Amendments or Resolutions shall designate the article and section to be amended.

SECTION 2 - SECRETARY'S DUTIES TO INFORM BRANCHES The Secretary of the CSALC shall send out the proposed By- Law Amendments and Resolutions that are to be presented at the CSALC Convention to all Branches in good standing ten (10) days prior to the opening day of the convention. Proposed By-Law Amendments shall be printed, in the booklet, in the order as they appear in the State By-Laws.

SECTION 3 - PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS Proposed By-Law Amendments which have not been presented as prescribed in Section 1 of this Article may be submitted at any time during the Convention prior to the close of the Friday Session. Those proposals shall be introduced before the Delegates as the first order of business at the next session of that convention.

SECTION 4 - SUBMISSIONS OF RESOLUTIONS TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION The State Secretary shall make a triplicate copy of all resolutions adopted by the CSALC Convention which requires action by the NALC Convention or its officers. The State Secretary shall forward two copies to the NALC Secretary and one copy each to the Delegates-Large of the CSALC as soon as possible after adjournment of the CSALC Convention.

SECTION 5 - CONVENTION ACTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES These By-Laws may be altered or amended by a majority vote of the Delegates present and voting at any convention or special meeting of the CSALC. All resolutions, motions, rules, and By-Laws heretofore approved by the CSALC which are inconsistent with, contrary to, or in conflict with the foregoing By-Laws are hereby nullified, repealed, rescinded and abrogated.

SECTION 1 - ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Calling Roil of Officers.

2. Calling Roll of Representatives or Delegates.

3. Reading Minutes of previous meeting.

4. Report of Committee of Credentials.

5. Reports of Officers.

6. Report of Executive Board.

7. Report of Committee of Audit.

8. Reports of special committees.

9. Unfinished business.

10. New business, presentation of Resolutions, Petitions, etc. by Branches in their numerical order.

11. Report of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem.

12. Installation of Officers.

13. Adjournment

SECTION 2 - RULES OF ORDER Roberts Rules of Order revised shall be the guide of the CSALC in matters of parliamentarian practice and procedure in all questions coming before it for action or decision, provided that such cases are not covered by the Constitution of the NALC, the Constitution for the Government of the State Associations or these By-Laws.

SECTION 1 - COUNCILS Assembling of Branches and Members for Council Meetings shall be fostered and encouraged by the Officers of the CSALC. The President is authorized to assign one or more Council Members to attend these meetings.

SECTION 2 - CHAIRMAN OF COUNCILS The State Executive Board Member elected to each District shall be the Chairman of the Council for that District. The participating Branches may elect Officers to assist the Chairman. The Branches of the Council shall decide the other duties of the elected officers.