8.03 Special Conventions

A special convention shall be called when authorised by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the National Executive Board. The National President shall call a special convention when requested to do so by thirty percent (30%) of the Locals representing thirty percent (30%) of the membership of the Union and such special convention shall take place within sixty (60) days of such a request for a special convention. No business shall be considered by any special convention except the business specified by the convention call.