The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 1:00 p.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Monday, January 30, 2023, in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Shirey, Riley, Finn, Wine, Chincio, and Griffiths.

International President Cooper

International President Kenneth W. Cooper met with the members of the International Executive Council a number of times to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Noble

International Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble 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.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

Local Union 2330, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, remains under trusteeship. Local Union 1501, Baltimore, Maryland, remains under trusteeship. The IEC authorized a six month extension for Local Union 2330 and Local Union 1501.

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.

Article XX and XXI Cases

The IBEW was involved in no Article XX disputes, and no disputes under Article XXI for the quarter.

Brothers Without Borders

The International Executive Council discussed the future of Brothers without Borders, and a motion was made, seconded, and approved to allocate amount not to exceed $525,000.00.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet/Income Statement Covering the 6-month Period Ending December 31, 2022

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Statement of Net Assets/Changes Covering the 6-month Period Ending December 31, 2022

Reviewed 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 130 member Thomas R. Herbert, card number D938933, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Herbert's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 353 member Lorne E. Heise, card number D543332, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Heise's appeal.

Retirement of Officers

Steven M. Speer, International Vice President, Seventh District
Effective — January 1, 2023

John J. O'Rourke, International Vice President, Ninth District
Effective — March 1, 2023

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

For the International Executive Council

Myles Calvey, Secretary
January 2023

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.