Constitution · Authorities

All power begins with members.

This map shows who chooses whom, who does what, where powers end, and who checks compliance.

IUnion MemberSOURCE OF POWERIILocalPOWER CLOSE TO HOMEIIIDelegateTHE MEMBERS’ VOICEIVConventionHIGHEST COLLECTIVE BODYVRegional PresidiumLOCALS ACTING TOGETHERVIConvention CouncilCONTINUITY AND TRANSFERVIIProvincial ExecutiveEXECUTIVE BODYVIIIPresident and Vice-PresidentsHEAD OF THE EXECUTIVEIXVice-PresidentRESPONSIBILITY BY PORTFOLIOXStaffSUPPORT, NOT POLITICAL POWERXIIndependent OversightPOWER CHECKED INDEPENDENTLYXIIConstitutional ChamberTHE MEANING OF THE RULESXIIIDisciplinary ChamberA FAIR FINDING

Main rule

Constitution and Clear RulesIf a member has to reread a paragraph, the paragraph is poorly written. The complexity of language should not hide power, money, or responsibility.