Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 11 of the IAFF Constitution and By-Laws, local, state and provincial affiliates may use either “Robert’s Rules of Order” or “Atwood’s Rules for Meetings” to govern their deliberations. The International’s Executive Board and the IAFF Convention use “Robert’s Rules of Order, Second Revised Edition,” by Mary A. DeVries.

“Atwood's Rules for Meetings” is available through the IAFF. “Robert’s Rules of Order” can be purchased at most bookstores.

The following agenda items and minutes were specific for the two-shift Union Meeting held on May 1-2, 2001.

Attendees:

• Hugh Crawford
• Dennis Mitchell
• Tim McDermott
• Steve Roberts
• Larry Smizer
• Kieth Nelson
• Chad Roney
• Justin Burright
• Frank Crawley
• Mike Shuffield
• Shane Raines
• Jim O`Neal
• Brian Starkey
• Dale Smith
• K.C. Day
• Fred Henderson

Minutes:

1. Discuss and possibly take action on organizing a Union Insurance Committee to investigate Health Insurance Alternatives.
   Motion to allow organization of Health Insurance Committee to investigate Health Insurance Alternatives.
   Motion by Tim McDermott                  Seconded by Steve Roberts
   14 for                     0 against                       0 abstain  Motion Passes
   
2. Discuss and possibly take action on alternative funding for OSFA Conventions.
   Motion to suspend funding of OSFA Convention by Local 2067.
   Motion by Tim McDermott                   Seconded by Kieth Nelson
   14 for                      0 against                   0 abstain  Motion Passes
   
3. Discuss and possibly take action on sponsoring National MDA Firefighter Softball Tournament to be held June 15, 16, & 17, 2001 at Reeves Park in Norman.
   No motion made.
   
4. Discuss and possibly take action on sponsoring a Hospitality Room at the Marriot in Norman for MDA Softball Tournament.
   No motion made.
   
5. Negotiations Update.
   No motion made.
   
6. Discuss and possibly take action on funding of non-IAFF items.
   No motion made.
   
7. Discuss and possibly take action on adjusting union dues after the next contract.
   Motion to adjust Union Dues after Contract is signed each year (1% + PFFO dues).
   Motion by Dennis Mitchell                        Seconded by Tim McDermott
   14 for                       1 against               0 abstain    Motion Passes
   
8. Discuss and possibly take action on funding of Premium Cable channels for Stations #1, #2, #3, and #4.
   Motion to provide Basic Satilite Television Service to Stations #5 and #6 to match service with Stations #1, #2, #3, and #4 with all Stations to provide their own Premium Channels.
   Motion by Tim McDermott                 Seconded by Steve Roberts
   14 for                          1 against              0 abstain   Motion Passes
   
9. Motion to Adjourn.
   Motion by Dale Smith                       Seconded by K.C. Day
   15 for                          0 against               0 abstain     Motion Passes