Standing committees shall perform all duties assigned to them by the Constitution and By-laws and such additional duties as they may be directed to perform from time to time by the President, The Executive Board and the Membership. All Standing committees shall have at least 5 members and all Standing Committee memberships shall expire at every General election. Duties of all Standing Committees are as follows: Set-up and established to oversee all UAW Local 863 elections and votes. Constitution and Bylaws Committee - Jim Siuda
(a) To study the Constitution of the International Union and these Bylaws to
formulate and recommend changes or amendments of the Constitution or the
Bylaws to the Membership. Union Label Committee - Dale Arthur
(a) To promote the purchase of Union-made goods and merchandise by the
Membership of the Local and to keep them informed as to Union-made
merchandise and services.
Education Committee - Quentin Calhoun
(a) The Local Union shall set aside a separate fund of two (.02) cents per
month per dues-paying Member to finance the educational
activities of the Local Union.
(b) To arrange and have charge of all education activities for the
Membership.
(c) To set up a Labor Library with suitable material.
(d) To furnish upon request by the Local union, speakers literature,
teachers and films.
(e) To assist and work in conjunction with editors of the Local Union paper.
Community Services Committee - Cheryl Holland
(a) To investigate and assist all members in distress, and make a request
and recommendation to the Executive Board.
(b) To inform the Local Union to provide a floral offering and Bible for the
funeral of any deceased Member.
(c) Shall assist the deceased Member's family, if at all possible.
(d) Shall participate in the Strike Assistance Program.
Citizenship and Legislative Committee - Wendell Scott
(a) To analyze Labor Legislation and keep the Membership informed thereof.
(b) To ascertain the qualifications of political candidates and inform
Members on the issues of Local, State and Federal elections.
(c) To investigate and approve all political petitions before they are
permitted to be circulated by the Local Union.
(d) To encourage all Members to register and vote at all public elections
and, if necessary, to appoint subcommittees to achieve this end.
(e) To see that proper steps are taken to inform Local, State and Federal
officials of the Local's decision, recommendations, protests and
endorsements.
(f) To advise the Membership of pending legislation or action, or organize
effective protests, endorsements or other action among Members of the Local
Union.
(g) To see that all literature pamphlets, placards and other political
material issued by the International Union and the Local Union are properly
and effectively distributed among Members and others.
Conservation and Recreation Committees - Fred Taylor
(a) A recreation fund shall be set up and 1 ½ % of each dues payment will be
set aside for a conservation and recreation fund as per the International
Constitution.
(b) It is recognized by the Local Union that adequate recreational
facilities and programs should be available to the Members.
(c) Shall supervise and direct the conservation and recreational activities
of the Local.
(d) Shall arrange and make available facilities for recreational purposes.
(e) Shall be responsible for the care and preservation of the property used
for recreational purposes with the approval of the Trustees.
(f) Only Members in good standing shall be permitted to participate in any
athletic activity under the insignia of the Local Union.
(g) Shall arrange, plan and supervise all social events and activities of
the Local Union.
Civil & Human Rights Committee - David Day
(a) Shall promote fair employment practices and endeavor to eliminate
discrimination affecting the welfare of the individual Members of the Local
Union.
Consumer Affairs Committee - Bill Hickman
(a) Shall promote a better understanding of consumer problems among Local
Members and the community. Will seek consumer representation on appropriate
local government and voluntary bodies. Will strive to mobilize support when
requested by the Area CAP Council on legislation affecting consumers.
Veteran's Committee - Ken Fecher
(a) Shall endeavor to keep veterans and their families advised of existing
laws and law changes that apply primarily to veterans' rights and benefits.
Women's Committee - Debbie Swope-Johnson
(a) To encourage female participation in Local Union activities and to
advise all Local Members of services available that are designed to meet the
needs primarily confined to working women. Election Committee - Mary B. Phillips The regular Standing Election Committee shall consist of five (5) Members. All shall be nominated and elected of a special or regular General Membership Meeting. The next three (3) highest runners-up shall be duly-elected alternates and shall serve in that sequence, if necessary to fill a vacancy on the Election Committee.
* The election committee is not a standing committee, but is elected by the membership. | 
