The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 11:00 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, via audio/video conference call. Other members of the council in attendance were Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Wine, Lavin and Galbraith. Brother Calabro was excused to attend to business of his local union.

International President Stephenson

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 has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 3 member Ante Ljubicic, card number D733542, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Ljubicic's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 236 member Daniel J. Cooke, card number D530629, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Cooke's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 915 member David M. Davis, card number D499593, 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 266 member Quido J. Iannacone, card number D113302. The trustees previously acted, and that decision was a final determination.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

Local Union 416 was placed under trusteeship on July 6, 2020. The trusteeship remained in place until November 16, 2020. Effective November 16, 2020, the local union was amalgamated into Local Union 532 and trusteeship was lifted.

Local Union 2330 was placed under trusteeship on June 3, 2019. The trusteeship has been extended for an additional six (6) months.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no new Article XX or XXI cases during the fourth quarter of 2020.

Retirement of International Representative

James A. Dotson,
District Organizing Coordinator, Sixth District
Effective — November 15, 2020

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:36 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, via audio/video conference call.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
December 2020

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.