SECTION XIV

CONTINUING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

　

A. Continuing Committees

The following Continuing Committees of the Board of Directors are established pursuant to Article V.K. l.a. of the Constitution and Bylaws:

1. Negotiations Policy Committee

2. Political/Legislative Policy Committee

3. Leadership Development Committee

4. Finance Committee

5. International Affairs Committee

6. Strategic Planning Committee

7. Crew Accommodations and Transportation Policy Committee (Board 2009)

B. Committee Organization and Functioning

1. The Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee shall be comprised of five (5) members. All other committees shall be comprised of four (4) members. Members of all committees are selected from the Board of Directors delegates, Master Executive Council Officers from different airlines, as well as any other eligible representative the International President and the Executive Board wish to consider. Members of the Board of Directors will make recommendations for Continuing Committee members, with all recommendations due in the International President's office by February 1 for the committee(s) whose term is to expire. By the third Friday of February, the review process will be completed and Continuing Committee selections made by the International President and the Executive Board on a special conference call. The selections will then be submitted to the Board of Directors for their approval in the form of a Presidential late agenda item at the annual Board of Directors meeting.

a. The International Affairs Committee shall be comprised of four (4) members from carriers which have international operations.

b. The Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee shall consist of five (5) members. One committee member will be elected from the following groups:

One member from carriers of under 500 members

One member from carriers of over 500 and under 3,000 members

One member from carriers of over 3,000 members

Two members can be elected from any carrier regardless of member size

c. The Crew Accommodations and Transportation Policy Committee shall consist of five (5) members. One committee member will be elected from the following group (s) with at least one (1) of these members being from a charter carrier.

One (1) member from carriers of under 500 members

One (1) member from carriers of over 500 and under 3,000 members

One (1) member from carriers of over 3,000 members

Two (2) members can be elected from any carrier regardless of member size. (Board 2009)

2. The Political/Legislative Policy Committee shall be two years beginning January 1 of odd numbered years. All other committees shall be two years beginning June 1 of even numbered years. In the event a member of one of the committee's term of office expires they may choose to remain on the Committee until the end of the term, with the concurrence of the International Officers and Executive Board. Should this member decide not to continue to serve on the committee or a vacancy occurs on the committee, the International President will appoint a replacement from the delegates or the Master Executive Council Officers in attendance at the prior Board of Directors for the remainder of the term. The existing term of office scheduled to complete on December 31, 2009 shall be extended until May 31, 2010. (Board 2009)

3. Each Committee may designate experienced advisors to work with the Committee.

4. Committees shall submit reports in accordance with Article V.K.I.a. of the Constitution and Bylaws.

5. Board Standing Committees are required to submit their request for funding for the coming year to the Finance/Budget Committee for consideration.

C. Negotiations Policy Committee

1. This Committee is charged with responsibility for ongoing study of matters relating to collective bargaining.

2. Committee activity shall include:

a. Review and recommendations as to AFA-CWA negotiating practices and policies, including negotiating priorities, parity recommendations, and alternative negotiating methods.

b. Annual assessment of contract variations across the industry.

c. Annual review and update of the AFA-CWA Strike Manual.

D. Political/Legislative Policy Committee

1. This Committee is charged with responsibility for ongoing study of matters relating to AFA-CWA's political and Legislative program.

2. Committee activity shall include:

a. Annual review of upcoming legislative activities (airline industry, flight attendants and U.S. labor movement) and proposing AFA-CWA priorities.

b Coordination of FLIGHTPAC activities.

c. Assisting in communication and coordinating implementation of AFA-CWA's legislative program with each Master Executive Council and a grassroots legislative program with the membership.

d. The Political/Legislative Policy Committee shall function as members of a Steering Committee of FLIGHTPAC in accordance with the Constitution of the AFA-CWA Political Action Committee (Article V.1.)

3. Contributions to candidates from FLIGHTPAC, and administration of FLIGHTPAC shall be coordinated by the International President.

4. AFA-CWA member carriers shall be encouraged to negotiate a check-off form providing for voluntary contributions to FLIGHTPAC.　

E. Leadership Development Committee

1. This Committee is charged with responsibility for ongoing study of matters relating to training of AFA-CWA representatives and making recommendations on training programs.

2. Committee activity shall include:

a. Recommending training criteria and programs for AFA-CWA representatives

b. Recommending changes in training

c. Making recommendations for the annual program as to training priorities and activities

　
F. Finance Committee

1. This Committee is charged with responsibility for ongoing study of matters relating to responsible national financial planning consistent with Union-wide priorities. All committee activity will be implemented mindful of financial allocations.

2. Committee activity shall include

a. Review of monthly financial reports to be provided by General Manager.

b. Making general recommendations to Master Executive Councils, Local Executive Councils, and AFA-CWA committees on improved financial efficiencies.

c. Making general recommendations to the International Secretary-Treasurer prior to preparation of the proposed annual budget.

d. In the event that any Master Executive Council, Local Executive Council, or committee is over budget, the International Secretary-Treasurer and/or Committee will give notice of applicable Union policy. If policy dictates, the Committee, with the concurrence of the International Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, shall restrict expenditures. After consultation with the Committee and the International Secretary-Treasurer, the International President shall also have authority to authorize expenditures for an over-budget AFA-CWA committee, Master Executive Council, or Local Executive Council. Any Master Executive Council, Local Executive Council, or committee which has a dispute over budgetary controls may bring the matter before the Executive Board.

e. Compiling a report of the expenses incurred by the International Officers and submitting such reports to the Executive Board for review and action.

f. Serving on the Budget Agenda Committee at the annual Board of Directors meeting.

G. International Affairs Committee

1. The Committee is charged with the responsibility of an ongoing study of issues of international importance to all AFA-CWA carriers and members.

2. Committee activity shall include:

a. Availability to function as an AFA-CWA representative at meetings/activities of the International Transport Workers' Federation.

b. Availability to attend conferences and seminars on international issues of concern to flight attendants.

c. Make recommendations for AFA-CWA participation in the international aviation community.

d. Make recommendations for AFA-CWA policy/positions on international deregulation.

e. Educate AFA-CWA members about ITF as well as regulatory and labor organizations responsible for civil aviation.

f. Work to improve AFA-CWA's ability to represent our members by forging stronger links with global union federations and their affiliates.

H. Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee is charged with the study of and recommendations to the AFA-CWA International Officers and appropriate committees on strategic initiatives regarding the airline industry, local, national, and global economic trends and labor trends to preserve, protect, and build our profession and our Union.

The Strategic Planning Committee shall receive reports, goals and objectives from each of the Continuing Committees of the Board and therefore make recommendations as needed.

1. The Committee shall meet no less than twice per year.　

I. Crew Accommodations and Transportation Policy Committee

The Crew Accommodations and Transportation Policy Committee is charged with the responsibility of ongoing matters relating to hotel location, amenities, hotel safety and security, awareness of certain economic/international security concerns and hotel industry trends. The committee will discuss, create, determine and recommend to the presiding Board of Directors the functioning of its committee and the effectiveness to serve the membership. (Board 2009)