Article X

Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws

SECTION 1 - A proposal to amend this Constitution and Bylaws shall be presented in writing and signed by three (3) members in good standing and submitted to the Secretary prior to midnight February 15th of each odd numbered year. The proposal(s) shall be posted no later than March 1st in all stations and branches. The posting shall indicate the date of the next union meeting when the proposals will be voted on. A proposed amendment shall require a majority vote of the members voting for adoption.

SECTION 2 - When a proposed amendment is taken up for action, it may be amended in any manner by a majority vote. If the amendment increases the change proposed in the original proposal, the amendment proposal shall be again posted on all boards, between meetings, and shall be taken up for action at the following monthly meeting.

SECTION 3 - Upon final approval of the Constitutional and Bylaws change, the following line will appear on the first page of the updated Constitution and Bylaws: Constitution and Bylaws of the Lehigh Valley Area Local of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO as amended. . . (followed by the final date of approval).

SECTION 4 - Constitution and Bylaws amendments required due to National Convention or National Executive Board action or other reasons as deemed to be in the best interest of the Local may be submitted by the Local Executive Board. Such submission shall require a 2/3 vote of the Executive Board. Amendments must be posted on all Union Boards in all stations and associate offices 15 days prior to the taking of any vote. It shall require a majority vote of the members present at the Union meeting for adoption.