LOCAL 723M
Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada
By-Laws

Article 1

1.1 Name
1.1.1 This organization shall be known as Local 723M of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.

1.2 Authority
1.2.1 Local 723M of C.E.P. is organized subject to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.

1.3 Affiliations
1.3.1 Local 723M of C.E.P. shall be affiliated with the Metropolitan Toronto Labor Council, the Ontario Federation of Labor and any other appropriate organization as approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote at a General Membership meeting.

1.4 Geographic Jurisdiction
1.4.1 The jurisdiction of Local 723M shall include all bargaining unit employees of CHUM Television within Toronto, Ontario.

1.5 Administration
1.5.1 The Local Executive Board shall be the legislative, administrative, and judicial body of Local 723M. Authority to govern the Local shall be in accordance with the provisions of the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws and the Local Bylaws.

Article 2

2.1 Local Organization
2.1.1 The Local shall be organized into Steward groups, serviced by representative Stewards.

2.1.2 Stewards shall be elected by the members of their respective Steward groups. Steward groups shall be determined by the Executive Board and reviewed on an annual basis.

2.1.3 All announcements and notices from the executive board or any committee to the union membership must be made using bulletin board, email, and website postings. When confidentiality is necessary, announcements and notices will be made via traditional mail to all members.

2.2 Local Executive Board
2.2.1 The Local Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Stewards.

2.2.2 A quorum of the Executive Board shall be half of its members plus one (1).

2.2.3 Executive board and General Membership Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, and the order of business shall be:
1 - Call to order by Chairperson
2 - Election and Installation of Officers
3 - Acceptance of New Members
4 - Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
5 - Correspondence and Announcements
6 - President’s Report
7 - Treasurer’s Report
8 - Committee and Delegate Reports
9 - Unfinished Business
10 - New Business
11 - Good of the Union
12 - Announcement of Next Meeting
13 - Adjournment
This order may be changed during any Executive Board Meeting and General Membership Meeting.

2.2.4 The president shall call a minimum of six (6) Executive Board meetings per year. The Board shall also meet when requested by two-thirds (2/3) of its members.

2.2.5 It shall be the responsibility of Executive Board members to attend all Executive Board and General Membership meetings. Members who are unable to attend such meetings shall inform another member of the Executive Board prior to the meeting.

2.2.6 Executive Board members who have been absent from Board meetings more than two (2) consecutive times without explanation may be asked by the Board to show just cause.

2.2.7 Executive Board members who are excessively absent from Board meetings may be asked by the Board to resign their office.

2.2.8 The Executive Board shall have the authority to review a member’s participation in matters pertaining to management affairs, and if deemed necessary by the board, it shall direct the member to modify or cease his/her involvement in these matters.

2.2.9 Executive Board members who attend Board meetings after work hours will be provided with a meal.

2.2.10 Executive Board members who attend Board meetings may be reimbursed for all baby-sitting expenses upon written submission to the Treasurer.

2.3 Local President
2.3.1 The duties of the President shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bylaws.

2.3.2 The President shall be the spokesperson for the Local Union.

2.3.3 The President shall serve as chairperson of the local grievance committee and shall be responsible for the appointment of other members of the committee. The President shall also be an exofficio member of all committees except the election committee provided in Article 4.

2.3.4 The President and/or members elected by the Executive Board shall act as the Local’s representatives at Provincial or Municipal CLC Councils.

2.4 Local Vice President
2.4.1 The duties of the Vice President shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bylaws.

2.4.2 The Vice President shall act in the temporary absence of the President.

2.5 Local Secretary
2.5.1 The duties of the Local Secretary shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bylaws.

2.5.2 Within ten (10) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays), the Secretary shall distribute approved minutes of Local Meetings to all Executive Board members, the National Office, and the Website Editor.

2.5.3 The Secretary shall act in the temporary absence of the President and Vice President.

2.6 Local Treasurer
2.6.1 The duties of the Local Treasurer shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bylaws.

2.6.2 The Treasurer shall pay all ongoing expenses of the Local without further authorization. The bank account shall require the signatures of any two of the following: President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary.

2.6.3 Quarterly audits of the Local’s books, records and accounts shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the C.E.P. Constitution and Local Bylaws. The audit’s shall be presented to the Executive Board and read into the minutes.

2.6.4 Within thirty (30) days of a Treasurer leaving office, the Executive Board shall have an audit made of the Local books, records and accounts.

2.6.5 An audit committee of the Local shall be comprised of three (3) members of the local (other than the President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer) or a Chartered Accountant, who have been approved by a majority of the Executive Board.

2.6.6 The Treasurer shall submit a financial report at each Executive Board meeting. The Treasurer shall also submit a complete financial report to each General Membership meeting.

2.6.7 The Treasurer shall act in the temporary absence of the President, Vice President, and Secretary.

2.7 Steward
2.7.1 The Steward shall be responsible for supervising the application of the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws, the Local Bylaws and the Collective Agreement. Any violations shall be reported immediately to the appropriate Local Officer.

2.7.2 The Steward shall keep all members of his/her respective group informed of Union activities and problems and ensure that they have the opportunity of reading all bulletins and notices designated for the membership.

2.7.3 The Steward shall give counsel to constituents on all matters pertaining to employment, working or union conditions. The Steward shall educate his/her constituents in good union principles.

2.7.4 The Steward shall process all grievances arising from within that particular group. In all grievance procedures the Steward shall work in conjunction with the Chairperson of the Grievance Committee.

2.7.5 It shall be the duty of the Steward to see that all prospective members be given an opportunity to apply for membership in C.E.P.

2.7.6 The Steward shall have available for easy reference, copies of the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws, Local Bylaws, current Collective Agreement and the appropriate Labor Statutes.

2.7.7 In order to better serve his/her constituents, each new Steward will be required to attend at least one (1) education course, seminar, etc., which has been approved by the Executive Board. This training must be taken within the first six (6) months of the Steward’s taking office and the cost shall be paid by the Local.

2.8 Local Members
2.8.1 It shall be the duty of all members to be familiar with the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws, and Local Bylaws.

2.8.2 Members shall be familiar with the terms of the Collective Agreement and shall abide by these terms.

2.8.3 It shall be the responsibility of each member to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will not cast discredit upon fellow members or the Union.

2.8.4 It shall be the duty of all members to attend General Membership Meetings.

2.8.5 A member accused of conduct detrimental to the object and principles of the C.E.P., or of conduct reflecting discredit upon the C.E.P., shall be subject to disciplinary action as per the provisions of the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws, and Local Bylaws.

2.8.6 Only members in good standing, who have completed membership requirements, shall sign nominations, vote, hold office, or serve on any Committee within this Local. A member is not in good standing if the member is in arrears in dues, assessments or under suspension.

Article 3

3.1 Membership Meetings
3.1.1 General Membership meetings shall be held four (4) times a year as stipulated by article 12.07.08 of the C.E.P. Constitution.

3.1.2 A quorum at a General Membership Meeting shall consist of ten percent (10%) of the Local members in good standing.

3.1.2.1 The union membership will have jurisdiction over and be given the opportunity to vote on any aspect of union business at a General or Special Membership meeting, provided that no business shall be acted upon except that concerning which the membership has received forty-eight (48) hours notice. Two thirds (2/3) of votes cast shall be necessary to put any action into effect.

3.1.3 The President shall designate a member as Sergeant - At - Arms for each General Membership Meeting. It shall be the duty of the Sergeant - At - Arms to keep attendance records and ensure that late arrivals do not disrupt the business in progress.

3.1.4 Visitors may be invited at the discretion of the Local Executive Board.

3.1.5 Special Meetings may be called by:
a) the President
b) a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Executive board.
c) Members with a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the members in good standing of the Local, provided however, that forty-eight (48) hours notice shall be given to the membership of such a meeting and provided further that no business shall be acted upon at any Special Membership meeting except that concerning which the membership has received notice. Such petitions shall be presented to any of the Local Officers.

3.1.6 Notice of Special Membership meetings will include detailed information about why the meeting has been called, and what business is to be discussed and/or acted upon.

3.2 Security
3.2.1 When it is unquestionably necessary for the security of the Union, or the protection of any of its members or visitors, there may be omitted from the Minutes of any General Membership Meeting or Executive Board Meeting, any discussion or question, or names connected therewith, or voting thereon. However, this must be done by a motion which shall clearly state that “for reasons of security, motion was omitted from the minutes” and this motion of omission must be included in the published minutes, deleting, however, the names of any members connected therewith.

 

Article 4

4.1 Election Committee
4.1.1 All elections shall be conducted by an Election Committee. This committee shall be appointed before March 30th of each year by the President, subject to the approval of the Executive Board. The Election Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and two members.

4.1.2 When an incumbent leaves a position during his/her term of office an election shall be conducted.

4.1.3 No member shall serve on an Election Committee for an election for any position which he/she is contesting.

4.1.4 The Election Committee shall

1 - Give notice of elections.
2 - Be familiar with the provisions for elections set out in this article.
3 - Operate within the schedule set out in this article.
4 - Announce dates for the end of nominations, issuing of ballots, due date and counting of ballots.
5 - Issue ballots.
6 - Count ballots.
7 - Announce to the candidates and members the results of the election.
8 - Dispose of ballots as set out in this article.

4.2 Period of Office
4.2.1 Executive Board members shall hold office for terms of two years.

4.2.2 Terms of office for President, Treasurer, and Stewards of groups 1 to 6, shall start in odd numbered years. Terms of office for Vice-President, Secretary and Stewards from the remaining groups shall start in even numbered years.

4.2.3 When an incumbent leaves a position during his/her term of office, the successful candidate shall serve the balance of the term, unless the period is six (6) months or less, in which instance the successful candidate shall serve the remainder of the term and the subsequent term.

4.2.4 All successful candidates shall take office on July 1st or as soon thereafter as they are elected.

4.2.5 When a nomination petition is received for a vacant Steward’s position more than 4 months prior to, or after April 30 of the election year for that group, the Secretary shall post notices indicating that if there is no other candidate for that office it shall be filled by acclamation in 14 days from the date of posting.

4.2.6 Where there is no incumbent, the successful candidate, either by election or acclamation, shall take office immediately.

4.2.7 Where circumstances warrant, the Executive Board may extend terms of office to allow for the election or installation of their successors.

4.2.8 In the event that a member of the executive board is involved in contract negotiations when their term of office would normally end, the election for the member's position will be postponed, and their term of office will be extended until a new contract has been ratified. In no instance may the mandate of an Executive Board member be more than three (3) years, according to article 14.03.04 of the CEP Constitution.

4.3 Notices
4.3.1 The Election Committee, with the approval of the Secretary, shall post notices regarding the dates and conditions of all elections:

1 - Prior to April 10, or not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the close of nominations; to advise members of which positions are to be contested, where nomination petitions may be obtained, and the deadline for nominations.

2 - Prior to the mailing of ballots;
a) that elections are conducted by mail, and that each member should verify their correct name and address with their steward.
b) the positions which have been filled by acclamation, those positions which are to be contested by ballot and the candidates, and those positions which remain vacant.

3 - Upon the mailing of ballots; that ballots have been mailed and the procedures to follow if they are not received.

4 - The due date and date of tabulation of the ballots.

5 - The day following the tabulation; the results of the tabulation.

4.3.2 Where an election is held to fill a vacancy caused by other than an expired term of office, the Notice specified in 4.3.1 (1) shall be posted within fourteen (14) days of the office becoming vacant.

4.4 Eligibility List
4.4.1 The Secretary and Treasurer shall prepare a list of all members in good standing prior to the close of nominations. This list shall be used by the Election Committee to mail ballots and to determine eligibility. Copies of this list shall be distributed to all Stewards so that they may verify the information for the members of their group. Corrections must be returned to the Secretary no later than the last day of nominations.

4.5 Nominations
4.5.1 Nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be by petition signed by fifteen (15) members in good standing.

4.5.2 Nominations for Steward shall be by petition signed by three (3) members in good standing of the designated steward group.

4.5.3 Members may sign only one nominating petition for each position. If nominating petitions for the same office are found with duplicate signatures, then all but the first such petition filed with the Election Committee shall have the duplicate signatures erased. Where nomination petitions are challenged the candidate will be given twenty-four (24) hours to obtain more signatures.

4.5.4 All nomination petitions must be signed by the candidate to indicate acceptance of the nomination.

4.5.5 Nomination petitions for annual elections shall be filed with the Election Committee no later than April 30th of each year.

4.5.6 No member shall simultaneously hold more than one elected office. Should any member be elected to more than one office, he or she shall immediately resign all offices except one.

4.5.7 Nothing in Article 4.5.5 should be construed as preventing a member in good standing from being a candidate for office while holding another office. Nothing in Article 4.5.5 should be construed as preventing a member in good standing from serving on one or more standing or special committees.

4.6 Issuance of Ballots
4.6.1 Prior to the issuance of ballots the Election Committee shall verify that all candidates and their petitions are in conformance with the provisions of this article.

4.6.2 Ballots shall be issued to all members in good standing, according to the list prepared in Article
4.4.1. Separate ballots shall be prepared for each office. Ballots shall be sent by mail to each member’s home address. All ballots shall be mailed on the issuing date. Ballots in annual elections shall be mailed no later than May 15th. The due date for annual elections shall be determined by the Election Committee, but shall not be later than June 22.

4.6.3 For the purposes of the by-election, or a runoff election, the period between the issuance of ballots and the due date shall be fourteen (14) days.

4.6.4 Every eligible voter shall receive ballots for each office; excepting Steward, where members shall vote only within the designated Steward group.

4.6.5 The following instruction, with a small-unmarked envelope, and a stamped return envelope with the voter’s name shall be enclosed in each balloting envelope. The due date shall be clearly marked on the ballots. The voter shall mark the ballot(s) and place them in the small envelope. The small envelope should be returned in the large envelope which shall be signed by the voter across the sealing flap.

4.6.6 In all elections each candidate will have the right to submit one 8.5 x 11 inch page with the ballots.

4.6.7 Subject to the approval of the Executive Board, the Election Committee may provide a ballot box for the return of ballots.

4.7 Tabulation of Ballots
4.7.1 A simple majority, fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of all valid ballots cast shall apply to all elections.

4.7.2 Where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast the Election Committee shall conduct a runoff election as expeditiously a possible between the top two candidates.

4.7.3 Ballots shall be counted on the due date. Ballots received after the tabulation has started shall be destroyed unopened.

4.7.4 Before tabulating the ballots the Election committee shall separate the large envelopes from the small envelopes and keep them separate to preserve the secrecy of the ballot. As well as tabulating the votes cast in each election, the Committee shall also prepare a list of the number of members of each steward group to cast ballots.

4.7.5 Each candidate shall be notified as soon as possible following the tabulation as to the outcome. The results shall be posted the next day, as per Article 4.3.1 (5).

4.7.6 Each candidate may designate one person, other than himself or herself, to be a scrutineer, and observe the tabulation of the ballots.

4.8 Challenge
4.8.1 Any member may challenge the legality of any election by making a complaint in writing to the Election Committee within thirty (30) days of the tabulation date. The Election Committee, shall act immediately upon such complaint, and shall make a full investigation and report within ten (10) days of receiving a challenge. All questions concerning the conduct and challenge of elections shall be determined by the Election Committee.

4.8.2 The Election Committee shall retain the ballots and the envelopes pertaining thereto (being careful to keep them separate), for a period of sixty (60) days after the due date. During this period the ballots may be examined by any member of Local 723M, with a member of the Election Committee. If no official complaint of election irregularities has been made within the prescribed time and manner set out in these Bylaws, the Committee may destroy the ballots. If a complaint has been made to the Executive Board, the Committee shall hold the ballots until directed by the Executive Board to dispose of them.

Article 5

5.1 Eligibility
5.1.1 Eligibility for membership shall be in accordance with the provisions of the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws and the Local Bylaws.

5.1.2 Members seconded out of the bargaining unit must apply for inactive status as provided in the C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws.

5.2 Membership Applications
5.2.1 A completed application form shall be submitted to the Treasurer for membership in the Local 723M.

5.2.2 Applications, together with any pertinent information, shall be presented for approval at regular meetings of the Executive Board. Approval of membership shall be via a majority vote of the Executive Board.

5.3 Initiation Fees and Dues
5.3.1 Initiation fee to join Local 723m shall be the first month’s dues paid. No further payment is required.

5.3.2 Union Dues shall be levied in accordance with the C.E.P. Constitution and local Bylaws.

5.3.2.1 Dues shall be remitted on the gross earnings of employees.

5.4 Documents
5.4.1 When a member is accepted into C.E.P. Local 723M, the Secretary shall see that the new member is supplied with a current copy of the following:
a) Letter of Welcome from the President.
b) C.E.P./Chum Television Toronto Collective agreement.
c) C.E.P. Constitution and Bylaws.
d) Local 723M Bylaws.
(The welcome letter shall explain the pending arrival of a membership card from the national office. It shall also include lists of the E-Board and Steward Groups.)

Article 6

6.1 Dues Period
6.1.1 Union dues shall be deducted in accordance with CEP Local 723M’s by-laws.

6.2 Assessments
6.2.1 Assessments shall be governed by the C.E.P. Constitution.

6.3 Expenses
6.3.1 Out of pocket expenses incurred by Local 723M members when on Local Union business shall be reimbursed upon the submission of vouchers and supporting receipts

6.3.2 Members attending conferences, conventions and seminars will be reimbursed for travel expenses and given an expense allowance equivalent to the current collective agreements per diem rate.

6.3.3 The following representatives shall receive quarterly expense allowance in the amounts indicated below:
Local President $260.00
Local Vice President $200.00
Local Secretary $200.00
Local Treasurer $200.00
Stewards $60.00
These expenses will be paid to these representatives only upon attendance at two thirds (2/3) of all meetings.

6.3.3.1 Members who work on their day off for the local, on business required by the Executive Board, with a minimum of 5 hours worked will be paid $ 100.00 as an expense allowance.

6.3.4 The Web Page Editor shall receive a quarterly expense allowance of $60.00. This allowance will be paid only for those quarters in which the website has been updated.

6.3.5 If approved in advance, members who take a leave of absence for union affairs shall have their lost salary replaced by the Local. This amount will be paid upon presentation of proof of lost earnings to the Treasurer.

6.4 Leave for President
6.4.1 During each two-year term of office the President may, at his/her discretion, take up to five (5) days unpaid leave of absence. The lost salary will be replaced by the Local as provided in Article 6.4.5. Where the President has not taken this leave during the term of office, it may be taken in the two months following.

Article 7

7.1 Welfare
7.1.1 The object of welfare expenditures is to purchase gifts or remembrances for Local members or their families.

7.2 Welfare Officer
7.2.1 The Welfare Officer shall be designated by the Executive Board.

7.2.2 It shall be the duty of the Welfare Officer to ascertain when expenditures are warranted and also to ensure that the amounts expended comply with the provisions of the Local Bylaws.

7.3 Welfare Expenditures
7.3.1 The amount to be spent for flowers or otherwise in the case of a member’s death is not to exceed Two hundred dollars ($200.00). In case of a death in a member’s immediate family, it is not to exceed Seventy Five dollars ($75.00).

7.3.2 The amount to be spent for flowers or otherwise suitable gift, in the case of illness of a member who is under a doctor’s care, is not to exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).

7.3.3 In the case of a member’s firstborn child, or first adoption if the child is old enough to require it, the Local will provide funds up to one hundred ($100.00) towards the purchase of a quality child/infant car safety seat. In the case of subsequent birth and for adoptions, the Local will purchase a gift for the parent or child and children in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

7.3.4 Upon recommendation of the Welfare Committee, the Executive Board may authorize expenditures up to one hundred and thirty dollars ($130.00) for gifts not otherwise covered elsewhere in this Article.

7.4 Good of the Union
7.4.1 Donation to other C.E.P. Locals, or organizations outside C.E.P. may be made upon a majority vote of the Executive Board. Amounts are to be determined by the Board.

Article 8

8.1 Selection and Appointment of Committees
8.1.1 The Chairperson of all Standing Committees shall be appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

8.1.2 The Standing Committee Chairperson shall appoint as many members as is deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of each committee, subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

8.1.3 The Standing Committee Chairperson or designee shall give a quarterly report of the Committee’s activities to the Executive Board.

8.1.4 Standing Committees shall meet as often as is deemed necessary or at the call of the Local President, the Committee Chairperson or as otherwise instructed by the Executive Board.

8.1.5 Special Committees shall be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

8.1.6 Any Committee Chairperson or member may be relieved of his/her duties by the Executive Board for just cause.

8.1.7 A committee must receive and include all submitted proposals in reports or presentations to the Local Executive Board or at General/Special Membership Meetings.

8.2 Standing Committees
8.2.1 The following shall be considered Standing Committees:
1 - Finance
2 - Membership and Welfare
3 - Education and Publicity
4 - Meetings
5 - Website
6 - Recreation
7 - Bylaws
8 - Pension and Benefits
9 - Health and Safety
10 - Grievance
11 - Women’s

8.3 Duties and Composition
8.3.1 Finance Committee:
a) The Finance Committee shall consist of the Treasurer as Chairperson and two (2) other members with appropriate experience.
b) It is the responsibility of this Committee to draw up a budget, organize financial activities, and to save and invest the Local’s Finances, subject to approval of the Local Executive Board.
c) It is the responsibility of this committee to keep copies of current budget on hand, and make them available to any union member in good standing upon request.

8.3.2 Membership and Welfare Committee:
a) The Membership and Welfare Committee shall consist of the treasurer as chairperson, the welfare officer and all stewards. b) It shall be the duty of this Committee to sign all eligible employees into the union and report to the executive board all such new members for approval.

8.3.3 Education and Publicity Committee:
a) The Education and Publicity Committee shall consist of the Chairperson and members.
b) This committee shall coordinate labor education activities within the Local by evaluating courses, seminars, etc., and publicizing them to the membership. While final approval for taking part in educational activities rests with the Executive Board, reports and recommendations shall come from the committee.
c) This committee shall be responsible for keeping in touch with the Labor community at large and publicizing matters of interest to the Local.
d) Because politics are integral to the interests of Labour, this committee shall inform the membership of political matters of concern to the Local.

8.3.4 Meeting Committee:
a) The Meetings Committee shall consist of the President as Chairperson, the Secretary and members.
b) It is the responsibility of this Committee to organize the meeting place at date and time called for, inform all Executive Board Members of meeting and/or any additional members required.
c) It is the responsibility of this Committee to keep attendance records, distribute agendas, collect suggestions for discussions and organize any other aspects of an effective meeting as required.

8.3.5 Website Committee:
a) The Website Committee shall consist of the editor of website content and members
b) It shall be the responsibility of this committee to publish a quarterly on-line newsletter, to post the minutes of each Executive Board meeting to the website within ten (10) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) of receiving them from the Secretary, and to post all announcements, notices and any other content approved by the executive board to the website.

8.3.6 Recreation Committee:
a) The Recreation Committee shall organize entertainment for the Local Union through the planning of social events, organized sports, etc.

8.3.7 Bylaws Committee:
a) The Bylaws Committee will meet to consider amendments to these Bylaws at least once every two years following the National C.E.P. Convention.
b) This Committee will consider Bylaw amendments submitted by members in good standing, consult the C.E.P. Constitution and amend any Bylaw that is contrary to the Constitution.

8.3.8 Pension and Benefits Committee:
a) Members of the Pension and Benefits Committee will attend all joint Union and Company meetings, advise the membership of any planned undertakings and suggest appropriate policies to the Local.

8.3.9 Health and Safety Committee:
a) The Health and Safety Committee shall monitor all phases of Health and Safety within the operations of CHUM Television.
b) Members of the Health and Safety Committee will attend all joint Union and Company meetings.

8.3.10 Grievance Committee:
a) The Grievance Committee shall consist of the President as Chairperson, a Steward from the involved area, and an appointed second member.
b) There will be an advisory panel to this Committee consisting of two (2) members of the Local with experience.

8.3.11 Women’s Committee:
a) The Women’s Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, who shall be a female identified member of the Local Executive Board, and members.
b) This committee shall consider matters of concern to female identified members of the Local, and co-ordinate with other committees and the Executive Board. Such matters shall include, but not be limited to pay equity, employment equity as it pertains to women, affirmative action, and other problems that affect women exclusively.

Article 9

9.1 Amending Procedure
9.1.1 Proposed amendments to Local 723M Bylaws shall be submitted to the Local Bylaws committee.

9.1.2 The Bylaws Committee shall review all submissions, and submit them, with their recommendations to the Executive Board for consideration.

9.1.3 At the next, or any subsequent meeting after their submission by the Bylaws Committee, the Executive Board may accept amendments and recommend them for ratification, if two thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board vote in favor of the amendment (s). It is not the intention of Article 9.1.3 to limit the ability of members of the Board to propose amendments to the amendments brought forward by the Committee; however no amendment may be voted on at the meeting where it is proposed. For the purpose of Article 9.1.3 only, there must be a minimum of two (2) weeks between the meeting where proposed amendments are tabled and the meeting where the Board votes to accept the amendment (s). Members of the Bylaws Committee shall be invited to all Board meetings where amendments to the Bylaws are to be discussed.

9.1.4 The Executive Board shall refer any proposed amendment (s) to the General Membership Meeting for ratification. Proposed amendments shall be distributed to all members of the Local not later than three (3) days prior to the General Membership Meetings.

9.1.5 Two thirds (2/3) of votes cast at a General Membership Meeting shall be necessary for ratification.

Article 10

10.1 Effective Date
10.1.1 These Bylaws become effective on the date approval is given by the National President, or if required on the date approval is given by the National Executive Council.

2006 Bylaw Committee Interim Chair: Cameron Esler