§ 18-204. Submission of constitution and bylaws to labor relations administrator

   (a) In general. -- 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 subsequent change in the employee organization's constitution or bylaws.

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

   (1) a pledge that the employee organization accept 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 for officers by secret ballot;

   (4) fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;

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

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

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

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 29, § 11.5-105; 2010, ch. 37, § 3.