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April 2024 International Executive Council Meeting
Minutes and Report of The International Executive Council's Regular Meeting
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The meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Erikson on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Other members of the council in attendance were Calvey, Cunningham, Chincio, Finn, Griffiths. Council members Calabro and Riley attended via audio/video conference call. Council member Hamilton was sworn in. Minutes from the last meeting were approved and signed off.

International President Cooper

International President Kenneth W. Cooper met with the members of the International Executive Council 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, the Unity Fund, and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood-both in Canada and in the United States.

Legal Defense

General Counsel reporting on legal activity and bills, and payment 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 Report on 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 111 member Epifenio Martinez, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Martinez's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 357 member Dale S. Sewell, Card Number D748386, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Sewell's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 46 member Leslie S. Wright, Card Number D700770, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Sister Wright's appeal.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no Article XX or XXI cases to report during the second quarter of 2024.

Local Union Under International Office Supervision

There are two Local Unions under trusteeship, Local Union 2330, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and Local Union 1501, Baltimore Maryland. The IEC authorized the continuation of these trusteeship for six (6) months at its February 2024 meeting.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet/Income Statement
ending February 28, 2024

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Unity Fund Contributions
ending April 2, 2024

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund
Consolidated Statement of Net Assets
ending February 28, 2024

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representatives

Ann Miller, International Representative,
Government Affairs Department
Effective — April 15, 2024

Charles Tippie, International Representative,
Fourth District
Effective — May 1, 2024

Retirement of International Office Employees

Karla Deed, Office Employee, Eleventh District
Effective — April 1, 2024

For the International Executive Council

Myles J. Calvey, Secretary
April 2024

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.