National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians - Local 51

“Eligibility for and acceptance as a member of the local shall be provided in article ii of the nabet-cwa sector bylaws and article ii of the local bylaws. There are two categories of membership: active and honorary. Any active member who meets the eligibility requirements under the local bylaws can run for office. No member shall have right, title of interest, whether legal or equitable in or to any contract, asset, claim or any property, whether real or personal, entered into, held or owned in the name of the international, nabet-cwa sector, or any local union.”

“The president, vice-presited and secretary-treasurer are elected by active members in good standing of the local to terms of office of three years. Executive board memebers are elected by active members in good standing of the local who are employed in the appropriate constituency group. The regualr term of office for executive board members is three years. The governing body of the local consists of the elected presiden, vice- president, secretary-treasurer, and elected executive board members. Active members in good standing as of the date of nomination closing may nominate any eligible member for office. Active members who are in good standing as of the date ballots are issued have the right to vote for the candidate(s) of thier choice in accordance with the eligible requirements provided for in the local bylaws.”

“Any increase in the rates of dues or initiation fee, or any general or special assessment adopted by the executive board must be approved by the active membership in good standing of the local at a general or special membership meeting or by mail referendum vote. As of the date of filing of this form 990 the rates of local dues are set by the local executive board in accordance with the local bylaws provisions concerning the same which were approved by the membership. Decision of the governing body may be appealed in accordance with the appeals procedures specified in the local bylaws, the nabet-cwa sector bylaws, and the cwa constitution.”

“Form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body prior to filing as a matter of policy. The president and secretary-treasurer review the return. The return is then presented to the board for their review. After their review, the return is signed and filed.”

“The organization will provide a copy of the cwa constitution, the nabet-cwa sector bylaws, and the local bylaws to any active member upon request. A current electronic copy of these documents is available on the organization's website in an area accessible to the public. The yearly reviewed financial statements are provided to any member in good standing upon request. The financial statements are not made available to the public. The books and records are made available for inspection by members in good standing if such inspection is required by law. The books and records are not made available to the public. The lm-2 is available to the public through the u.s. Department of labor website, and such report includes financial and compensation information.”