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Constitution - Teamsters Local 399

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ART. III, SEC. 5-7<br />

for International office any member who is not otherwise<br />

eligible through having worked within the jurisdiction<br />

for such a length of time as to have made him eligible<br />

for International office as is provided in this<br />

<strong>Constitution</strong>. This amendment shall take effect upon<br />

conclusion of the 2001 Convention.<br />

(d). Joint Councils and State Conferences are entitled<br />

to one (1) delegate each, to be selected by the Executive<br />

Board of the Joint Council or State Conference from<br />

officers elected by secret ballot. Such delegates shall not<br />

be permitted to nominate or vote for officers at the<br />

Convention.<br />

C redentials<br />

Section 6. Upon receipt of the Convention Call and<br />

after the election of delegates and alternates, the<br />

Secretary-Treasurer of each <strong>Local</strong> Union shall forward<br />

the names of the delegates and alternates and a copy of<br />

their record of dues payment to the General Secretary-<br />

Treasurer. Each delegate shall present his credentials<br />

properly signed by the President or Secretary-Treasurer<br />

or, if both are unavailable, by any elected officer. He<br />

shall also present evidence establishing that he is a member<br />

in good standing and entitled to a seat in the<br />

Convention. The General Secretary-Treasurer shall publish<br />

a list of delegates at least sixty (60) days prior to the<br />

start of the Convention, which list shall be available to<br />

each candidate for International office.<br />

C redentials Committee<br />

Section 7(a). The General President shall, following<br />

the election of delegates preceding each Convention,<br />

appoint from the delegates-elect a committee of not less<br />

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