IThe regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 am, by Chairman Erikson, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Wine, Lavin, and Galbraith.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson met with the members of the International Executive Council to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper

International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood both in Canada and in the United States.

Legal Defense

Payments for legal defense, made from the General Fund, were examined and approved in accordance with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution.

Financial Reports

The International Secretary-Treasurer's Reports for the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented to the members of the International Executive Council, examined, approved, and filed.

Appeals Filed with the International Executive Council

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 969-member James Milligan, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Milligan's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 479-member James M. Barnett, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Barnett's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 340-member Waynee M. Sylliaasen, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Sylliaasen's appeal.

Resolution Adopting Amendment to the Claims Procedures in the Summary Plan Description and
Rules & Regulations for the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund

The International Executive Council is authorized under Article XI, Sections 6(h) and 9 of the IBEW Constitution to interpret and construe Article XI, to determine eligibility for benefits from the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund and to otherwise establish procedures for making applications for benefits and making determinations. As such, the IEC members unanimously approved an amendment to the Claims Procedures in the Summary Plan Description and Rules & Regulations pertaining to disability claims and the suspension of benefits where there has been a return to work in the electrical industry. The amendment was adopted in order to ensure compliance with current federal regulations and to bring those plan documents in line with the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund's current practice.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no new Article XX or XXI cases during the second quarter of 2019.

Trusteeship

Local Union 969 which has been under International Charge since July 3, 2018, was amalgamated into Local Union 111, effective July 1, 2019.

International President Lonnie Stephenson gave authority to International Vice President Thomas M. Reid to determine whether a trusteeship needed to be imposed at Local Union 2330. International Vice President Reid determined that trusteeship needed to be imposed effective June 3, 2019. A hearing was held

June 24, 2019, and the trusteeship remains in place.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2019

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2019

Reviewed and Filed

For the International Executive Council

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 19, 2019, in Washington, DC.

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
August 2019

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW pension fund. For a complete listing, consult www.IBEW.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "Who We Are" page.