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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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