12.05 Procedure for Revocation

The Charter of any Local shall not be revoked until the Local has been given proper notice of the charges against it and an opportunity to be heard in its defense. The Local shall be given at least ten (10) days to prepare its defense after receiving notice from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of any charges. The hearing will be conducted before a member or members of the National Executive Board who shall be required to make a report and recommendations thereon to the National Executive Board. A vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the National Executive Board of the Union shall be required for a finding of suspension or revocation of a Charter or any other penalty that may be imposed. In the event penalties other than suspension or revocation are imposed, such findings shall state that if the Local fails to comply with the findings or to appeal within the allotted time, its Charter will be automatically revoked. The findings shall be published to all Locals.