§ 16-204. Constitution and bylaws of employee organization.

   (a) Submission to labor relations administrator. -- An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative under this subtitle shall submit to the labor relations administrator:

   (1) a copy of the employee organization's constitution and bylaws; and

   (2) any change in the constitution or bylaws.

(b) Contents. -- The constitution or bylaws shall include:

   (1) a pledge that the employee organization accepts members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender;

   (2) the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;

   (3) procedures for periodic elections of officers by secret ballot;

   (4) fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;

   (5) procedures for the accurate accounting of income and expenditures;

   (6) a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and

   (7) the right of members to inspect the organization's accounts.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 2-112.1(f); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.