BE IT RESOLVED:

            That the International Union Constitution, Article IX, Section 50, is amended to read as follows:

            Section 50. The constitution of every subordinate body of the Federation shall contain the following provisions a provision stating the following:

A.        “This local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter] shall at all times be subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.”

B.        “Except to the extent specified in this constitution, no officer of the local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter] shall have the power to act as agent for or otherwise bind the local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter] in any way whatsoever. No member or group of members or other person or persons shall have the power to act on behalf of or otherwise bind the local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter] except to the extent specifically authorized in writing by the president of the local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter], or by the executive board of the local union [or council or retired employee chapter or sub-chapter].”