ADD NEW: Section 12. If a local fails to conduct an officer election as required by its constitution and bylaws, the local shall be placed in trusteeship within 60 days upon the expiration of the current officers’ terms and in accordance with Article XI. A special election for all local officer positions will be conducted promptly under the supervision of the National Office. Trusteeship will be lifted upon certification of the
election results and in accordance with Article XI.

Rationale: This amendment aligns with the democratic principles of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), which mandates regular elections to ensure union accountability and member representation. When a local does not hold elections as required, trusteeship is a necessary measure to restore democratic processes and allow members to elect new leaders. By placing the local in trusteeship immediately after terms expire, this provision safeguards the continuity of governance and fulfills NATCA’s commitment to fair representation. This approach ensures compliance with the LMRDA while respecting members’ rights to participate in union elections.