WHEREAS:

In accordance with Article IV, Section 26 of the International Constitution, at the 28th International Convention of AFSCME, to be held in June 1988,

...there shall be elected an International president and an International Secretary-Treasurer, both to be elected by the convention at-large, and International Vice Presidents without priority, to be elected by the delegates representing locals and councils in each of the Legislative Districts hereinafter established"; and

WHEREAS:

Article IV, Section 41 of the International Constitution provides that:

"The International Executive Board may employ an independent agency which shall, subject to the approval of the convention, assist and/or supervise the conduct of the election..."

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The International Executive Board hereby authorizes the employment of the American Arbitration Association as the independent agency to assist in the conduct of the elections of officers to be held at the 28th International Convention to be held in June 1988, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 41 of the International Constitution.