Section 1
UTE shall be composed of all Locals as provided in Regulation.
Section 2
A Local shall be composed of all members of UTE in a locality prescribed by Regulation. The membership in each Local shall elect, in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws, not less than three (3) officers to conduct their affairs. Their term of office shall not exceed three (3) years without re-election.
Section 3
Each Local shall have the right to deal with the CRA officials who have direct managerial responsibility on that Locals’ members, and on matters affecting the interests of its own members. A Local shall also have the right to initiate action(s) on such matters having broader scope than those of direct concern to the Local members; by first seeking a solution through written submission to UTE (the Regional Vice-President, the Executive Council, the Convention). After exhausting the foregoing, then by direct recourse to the PSAC.
Section 4
Each Local shall adopt By-Laws for the conduct of its affairs consistent with the provisions of these By-Laws and the Constitution. The Local shall submit a copy of their current Local By-Laws and any Regulations to their Regional Vice-President each time they are amended.
Section 5
The By-Laws of each Local shall provide for the orderly disposition of its assets and liabilities upon dissolution.
Section 6
The elected officers of each Local shall hold regular executive meetings during each year for the proper conduct of the Local's affairs.
Section 7
Each Local shall hold an Annual General Meeting for the purpose of receiving annual reports from its officers and considering such other business as may be required by its By-Laws, and other business as may be properly considered at that time.
Section 8
Each Local shall submit annually, a copy of their Local Annual Financial Statement/Reports to the Vice-President responsible for Finance. They shall be submitted no later than 90 days from when they were presented to the Local’s Annual General Meeting.
Section 9
Each Local shall have the authority to submit resolutions to the Convention.