Constitution Article 12 Section 4

Section 4

Representation of Local Unions at a National Convention shall be based upon the average monthly regular membership of each Local Union for the calendar year next preceding the year in which the Convention is to be held. The average monthly regular membership shall be computed on the basis of the full amount of per capita tax paid monthly by each Local Union or regular members thereof to this Union. Any Local Union which has not been in existence during the entire calendar year next preceding a National Convention shall be entitled to representation on the basis of its average monthly regular membership for the entire period but not to exceed twelve (12) months, from the month preceding the call for a National Convention. No Local Union shall be entitled to representation at a National Convention which was not chartered at least three (3) full calendar months immediately prior to the call for a National Convention.