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Roles of Elected Representatives

44 Members Forum is non-partisan and not affiliated with IATSE Local 44. All information is gathered by active 44 members and shared to help other members. For official information, please contact an official Local 44 representative.

This information is gathered here simply to make it more accessible to members. Only some key duties have been listed; please reference the current Local 44 Constitution and By-Laws for the full duties and powers of each elected official.​

Business Agent

The Business Agent is a full-time, salaried, elected position on a three-year cycle. ​

  • Chief contract negotiator

  • Contract enforcer on behalf of all members, represents members in employer disputes

  • Hire Business Representatives

  • Appoints Stewards

  • Mediates disputes between crafts

  • Debates and vote at all meetings (except craft meetings)

  • Represents membership as a delegate to all IATSE conventions and potential labor-related conventions

  • Represents membership at semi-annual IATSE General Executive Board Meetings

  • Automatically an ex-officio member of all committees

  • Reports State of the Union to membership

Business Agent Office

Secretary-Treasurer

The Secretary-Treasurer is a full-time, salaried, elected position on a three-year cycle. ​

  • Hires & supervises call board & office staff

  • Submits budget to Executive Board for approval

  • Keeps records of all Income, expenses, dues, and fines. Provides quarterly reports to Executive Board & Trustees

  • Responsible for Local 44 record-keeping, digitizing records, and making them available for member review upon request

  • Responsible for notifying members of meetings

  • Reports, as needed, to Executive Board and membership

  • Responsible for all official publications including the newsletter and website

  • Responsible for keeping meeting minutes & making them available to members to review upon request

  • Represents membership as a delegate to all IATSE conventions and potential labor-related conventions

  • ​Represents membership at semi-annual IATSE General Executive Board Meetings

  • Automatically an ex-officio member of all committees

Secretary-Treasurer Office

President

The President is elected on a three-year cycle and receives a stipend for their services. It is not a full-time position.

  • Must comply with and enforce L44 Constitution and By-Laws

  • Appoints a Parliamentarian to oversee rules of order

  • Automatically an ex-officio member of all committees

  • Reports, as needed, to Executive Board and membership

  • May appoint or discharge members to committees with Executive Board approval (does not include Election or Negotiating Committees)

  • Represents membership as a delegate to all IATSE Conventions and potential labor-related conventions

  • May make emergency decisions on affairs outside Business Agent Office & Secretary-Treasurer Office - decisions must be approved by the Executive Board

  • Acts as chair of all General Membership & Executive Board Meetings

  • As chair of a meeting, the President cannot speak to a matter without passing the gavel, relinquishing the chair, and their tie-breaker vote - this cannot be returned until the current issue is closed

  • As chair of a meeting, the President has no vote except as a tie-breaker

President

Vice President

The Vice President is elected on a three-year cycle and receives a stipend for their services. It is not a full-time position.

  • Must comply with and enforce L44 Constitution and By-Laws

  • Assumes President's duties in President's absence

  • Can debate & vote at General Membership & Executive Board Meetings

Vice President

Trustees

The Trustees (3) are elected, volunteer positions on a three-year cycle. ​

  • Elect amongst themselves who will serve as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

  • Responsible for overseeing the annual audit of Local 44's financials (completed by a certified, public accountant hired by Trustees)

  • Responsible for auditing the books of the Secretary-Treasurer quarterly  and reporting findings for inclusion in the Secretary-Treasurer's quarterly reports

  • Responsible for presenting the quarterly report to the Executive Board

Trustees
Sergeant-At-Arms

Sergeant-At-Arms

The Sergeant-At-Arms is elected on a three-year cycle and receives a stipend for their services. It is not a full-time position.

  • Must be present at all Membership, Craft, and Executive Board Meetings

  • Responsible for allowing only members in good standing & invited guests to enter by verifying credentials

  • Responsible for carrying out instructions of presiding officers at meetings

  • Responsible for maintaining order at meetings

  • Responsible for enforcing compliance with rules & regulations at meetings

  • Responsible for recording meeting attendance on forms supplied by the Secretary-Treasurer

  • Must maintain impartiality--is not allowed vote or voice at meetings

Craft Representatives

Craft Representatives for Each Craft

Craft Representatives are elected on a three-year cycle and receive a stipend for their services. It is not a full-time position.

  • Crafts with more than 20% of the total members elect 3 Craft Representatives. Crafts with less than 20% of the total members elect 2 Craft Representatives. Each craft also elects one Alternate Craft Representative.

  • Responsible for conveying Executive Board information to craft membership

  • Responsible for conveying craft motions, decisions, and concerns to the Executive Board

  • Have voice & vote at Executive Board Meetings to oversee, verify, and approve actions of the Business Agent & Secretary-Treasurer

  • As executive board members:

    • Approve of L44 budget as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer

    • Keep records of all official motions and minutes 

    • Review and approve all contracts for goods and services for L44

    • Approve the compensation and benefits for all L44 employees and stipends for meeting attendance

    • Appoint delegates to the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and the California State A.F.L.-C.I.O

    • Responsible for deciding legal and factual questions when there is no provision in the L44 CBLS or where they require an interpretation

    • Vote to fill any officer Vacancies

Craft Delegates

Craft Delegates for Each Craft

Craft Delegates are elected on a three-year cycle and receive a stipend for their services. It is not a full-time position.

  • Represents craft as a delegate to all IATSE conventions and potential labor-related conventions

  • Vote on business brought before the IA at conventions

  • Report convention activity to craft members at Craft Meetings

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