Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
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ART. XIX, SEC. 14<br />
during a term of a member of the Review Board, a<br />
replacement shall be selected in the same manner as the<br />
person who is being replaced was selected.<br />
(b). The Independent Review Board:<br />
(1) Shall decide all cases referred to it in accordance<br />
with Article XIX of this <strong>Constitution</strong> and affirm,<br />
reverse, or modify any decision appealed from.<br />
(2) Shall investigate any allegations of corruption,<br />
including bribery; extortion; embezzlement; use<br />
or threats of force or violence against members<br />
to interfere with or extort their rights under this<br />
<strong>Constitution</strong> or their union democracy rights<br />
under applicable law, including their right to<br />
assemble, express their views, vote, seek election<br />
to office, support the candidates of their choice,<br />
and participate in the affairs of the Union;<br />
acceptance of money or other things of value<br />
from any employer or any agent of an employer,<br />
in violation of applicable law; and any act of<br />
racketeering activity, as defined in applicable<br />
law; any allegations of domination, control, or<br />
influence over any affiliate, officer, member,<br />
employee, or representative by any organized<br />
crime family or any other criminal group; any<br />
allegations of knowing association with any person<br />
enjoined from participating in union affairs;<br />
and any failure to cooperate fully with the<br />
Independent Review Board in any investigation<br />
of the foregoing.<br />
(3) Shall have the authority to exercise any investigative<br />
authority vested in the General President<br />
or General Secretary-Treasurer by the 1986<br />
<strong>Constitution</strong> and/or this <strong>Constitution</strong>, as well as<br />
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