8.05 Certification of Delegates

Each Local shall certify to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, at least sixty (60) days prior to the opening date of a biennial convention, or ten (10) days prior to the opening date of a special convention, using the duplicate of the credential forms provided by the Union, the names, addresses and voting strength of its delegates and alternates, if any, and the Chairperson of its delegation.

The original copy of the credential form shall be retained by the Local and shall be presented by the elected delegate or alternate to the convention credentials committee upon arrival at the convention.