12.02 Jurisdiction Changes

12.02.01 The Convention or the National Executive Board by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) may change the jurisdiction of any Local Union, however, the National Executive Board shall not combine or merge Local Unions or their jurisdiction without the approval of the Local Unions involved.

12.02.02 Locals may combine or waive jurisdiction by an affirmative vote of a majority of those voting by referendum in each Local Union affected.

12.02.03 Any dispute between Local Unions over workplace jurisdiction must be referred to the Vice-President of the Region involved (Executive Vice-President in Quebec) for a resolution of the dispute, with the right of appeal to the National Executive Board, before it is referred to any process outside of CEP.