The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Shirey, Riley, Finn, Wine, Griffiths and Chincio.

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

Seventh District International Vice President Steven M. Speer submitted his resignation due to retirement effective January 1, 2023. Ninth District International Vice President John J. O'Rourke submitted his resignation due to retirement effective March 1, 2023. The IEC thanks Brothers Speer and O'Rourke for their service to the IBEW and their districts.

Appointment of International Vice Presidents

President Stephenson appointed Christian J. Wagner to fill the unexpired term of Brother Speer, effective January 1, 2023.

President Stephenson appointed David Reaves to fill the unexpired term of Brother O'Rourke, effective March 1, 2023.

The IEC unanimously concurred with the appointments.

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 1228 member William Hawkins, card number 6503130, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Hawkins's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 90 member Joseph A. Massaro Jr., card number D441627, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Massaro's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 993 member Ryan A. Mazur, card number D467764, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Mazur's appeal.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

Local Union 2230 was placed 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 Representative

William Martindale, International Representative, First District
Effective — September 1, 2022

Jeffery Miller, Director, Accounting Department
Effective — January 1, 2023

Retirement of International Office Employees

Katherine Minor, Data Control Clerk, Per Capita Department
Effective — December 13, 2022

Vested

Linda Burns
Effective — November 1, 2022

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 on Monday, January 30, 2023, in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

For the International Executive Council

Myles Calvey, Secretary
December 2022

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.