The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Wine, and Chincio. Council member Venoit was in attendance via electronic/video conference.

The International Executive Council took a moment of silence, to reflect and remember former Fifth District IEC member Steven Schoemehl.

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.

Resignation of IEC Third District IEC Member

James Burgham, Third District, International Executive Council, submitted his resignation due to retirement effective January 1, 2022. The IEC thanks Brother Burgham for his service to the IBEW and to his local union.

Appointment of IEC Third District IEC Member

President Stephenson appointed Daniel L. Shirey, business manager of Local Union 575 in Portsmouth, Ohio to fill the unexpired term of Brother Burgham, effective January 1, 2022.

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coverage for Officers, Representatives and Assistants of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

The IEC passed a resolution to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Pension Plan for Officers, Representatives and Assistants of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The amendment provides a benefit pop up in situations where a retiree and a spouse divorce subsequent to the commencement of the joint and survivor annuity benefit and a court issues a qualified domestic relations order providing that the spouse is no longer entitled to be treated as the eligible spouse for purposes of such benefit.

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coverage for Office Employees of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

The IEC passed a resolution to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Pension Plan for Office Employees of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The amendment provides a benefit pop up in situations where a retiree and a spouse divorce subsequent to the commencement of the joint and survivor annuity benefit and a court issues a qualified domestic relations order providing that the spouse is no longer entitled to be treated as the eligible spouse for purposes of such benefit.

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coverage for Canadian Officers, Representatives and Assistants of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

The IEC passed a resolution to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Pension Plan for Officers, Representatives and Assistants of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to preserve compliance with the Canadian pension benefits standards legislation.

Resolution to Amend the Regulations of Article III, Section 12 of the IBEW Constitution

The IEC has the authority to adopt regulations to implement Article III, Section 12 of the IBEW Constitution. The IEC passed a resolution to amend and update the regulations that had been previously adopted.

The amendments and newly adopted regulations under Article III, Section 12 of the IBEW Constitution provide for definition and clarification of terms and make revisions to correct previous clerical errors. The IEC also passed a resolution appointing Paul Greenberg, an independent arbitrator, to serve as the Campaign Contribution Administrator, a position held by Mr. Greenberg for both the 2011 and 2016 Conventions.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 2330 member William Doyle, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Doyle's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 777 member Daniel Craig Linebaugh, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Linebaugh's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 1249 member Adam Warner, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Davis' appeal.

The International Executive Council reviewed the request for an appeal from Local Union 46 member David A. Graves, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Graves' appeal.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

Local Union 2230 was place under trusteeship on June 3, 2019, and remains under trusteeship. No action by the IEC on Local Union 2330 is necessary at this meeting.

Local Union 1501 was placed under trusteeship on October 19, 2021. No action by the IEC on Local Union 1501 is necessary at this meeting.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no new Article XX or XXI cases during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Retirement of International Representatives

Anthony G. Maghrak, International Representative, Sixth District
Effective — February 2, 2022

Retirement of International Office Employees

Janice S. McEvoy, Secretary, Third District Office
Effective — January 3, 2022

Wanda E. Prue, Secretary, Safety and Civic and Community Engagement Departments
Effective — October 1, 2021

Vested Officer

Gregory A. Lucero, Sixth District International Executive Council
Effective — November 19, 2021

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at on Monday, January 31, 2022, in St. Pete's Beach, Florida.

For the International Executive Council

Myles Calvey, Secretary
May 2021

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.