Rules for SUMMUP Meetings

1. Meetings will be called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Business with staff representatives will be conducted prior to the meeting, during lunch, or after the meeting has adjourned.
3. There will be no smoking in the hall at any time.
4. There will be no side conversations during meetings.
5. All cell phones and beepers will be put on vibrate or turned off during meetings. If a phone rings the owner will pay $5.00 and an additional $5.00 if call is answered to a fund, which will be used for toys for Christmas for a designated program.
6. All opinions are to be respected and all discussions should be inclusive of all delegates.
7. No single delegate shall monopolize the floor during discussions, trainings, etc.
8. There will be a “sign out” sheet. Any delegate who is on paid release time and who leaves early must state the reason to the chair. The board will monitor this.
9. Delegates will sign his/her name only on the sign out sheet.
10. Delegates who have been granted release time must be present at the meeting.
11. Locals will be notified if their delegates are no shows or leave early.
12. Locals must follow SUMMUP procedures for requesting leave time and shall not seek release time for SUMMUP meetings through Council 93.