Chief Executive Officer

Interprets Local Union By-laws

Presides over all meetings

Delegate to all conventions and meetings

Trustee of all benefit trusts

Appoints all committees

Disburses union funds with approval of Executive Board

Oversees investments

Hires union staff and professionals

Sets compensation and expenses for staff (subject to Executive Board approval)

Responsible - accurate membership records

Prepares and distributes financial reports

Full charge of all local union business not otherwise delegated to specific officers or to the membership

Sets salaries and expenses of local union officers

Sets dues, fees and special credits, subject to membership approval

Rules on appeals of the President's interpretations of Local Union By-laws

Authorizes or ratifies disbursements made by the President

Consists of the President, Secretary-Treasurer and a Trustee (a Vice President selected by the Executive Board)

Ensure that Local 555 finances are managed in accordance with the UFCW Constitution and By-laws, and in accordance with standard accounting practices, and for the sole use and benefits of Local 555

Two of the three Trustees are required to sign all checks

Make quarterly financial statement to the UFCW International and Local 555

File with the UFCW International copies of audits required by the Constitution and reports required by the government

Employ a certified public accountant to help oversee finances and to perform annual audit

Ensure that Local 555 officers and staff are bonded as directed by the UFCW International and its Constitution