President Chief Executive Officer Interprets Local Union By-laws Presides over all meetings Delegate to all conventions and meetings Trustee of all benefit trusts Appoints all committees Disburses union funds with approval of Executive Board Oversees investments Hires union staff and professionals Sets compensation and expenses for staff (subject to Executive Board approval) Responsible - accurate membership records Prepares and distributes financial reports
| Secretary-Treasurer - Assists Union President with duties
- Delegate to all conventions and meetings
- Member of all committees
| Recorder - Takes and reports the minutes of the Executive Board meetings
- Reviews and reports the proceedings of membership meetings
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| Executive Board Full charge of all local union business not otherwise delegated to specific officers or to the membership Sets salaries and expenses of local union officers Sets dues, fees and special credits, subject to membership approval Rules on appeals of the President's interpretations of Local Union By-laws Authorizes or ratifies disbursements made by the President
| Board of Trustees Consists of the President, Secretary-Treasurer and a Trustee (a Vice President selected by the Executive Board) Ensure that Local 555 finances are managed in accordance with the UFCW Constitution and By-laws, and in accordance with standard accounting practices, and for the sole use and benefits of Local 555 Two of the three Trustees are required to sign all checks Make quarterly financial statement to the UFCW International and Local 555 File with the UFCW International copies of audits required by the Constitution and reports required by the government Employ a certified public accountant to help oversee finances and to perform annual audit Ensure that Local 555 officers and staff are bonded as directed by the UFCW International and its Constitution
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| Board Committees Standing Committees | Board of Trustees | Review and approve monthly Trustee's Report and check requests. | | Finance | Review monthly statements for Union Credit Card Accounts and check registers and approve expenses paid. | | Internal Affairs | Reviews operational matters, personnel complaints, and membership services. | | Active Ballot Club (ABC) | Interview and endorse candidates and raise political money. | | Membership & Youth Activities | Organize, promote and conduct various member events. | | Volunteer Organizing Committee (VOC) | Encourage and recruit volunteer organizers to increase market share. |
Special Committees | Steward | Prepare for annual Steward Summit and Steward Training Manual. | | Audit | Review annual audit. | | Board Vacancy | Recommend members to fill board vacancies within 90 days. | | Officers Compensation | Recommend compensation levels to Board. | | By-Laws | Review By-Laws for consistency with UFCW International Constitution, and recommend changes. | | Golf Tournament | Promote annual golf tournament. | | Portland Area Labor Day Picnic | Prepare Labor Day Picnic | | Scholarship | Promote and award scholarship program. |
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