The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 11:00 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, via audio/video conference call. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Wine, Lavin and Galbraith.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson offered reports to the members of the International Executive Council on a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper

International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper offered financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood both in Canada and in the United States.

Legal Defense

Payments for legal defense, made from the General Fund, were examined and approved in accordance with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution.

Financial Reports

The International Secretary-Treasurer's Reports for the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented to the members of the International Executive Council, examined, approved, and filed.

Article XX and XXI Cases

The International Executive Committee reviewed one (1) Article XX case, there were no Article XXI cases to report.

International Charge

IBEW Local Union 969 remains under Trusteeship. IBEW Local Union 2330 was placed under Trusteeship, effective June 3, 2019. International President requested an extension of the trusteeship for an additional 6-months, a motion was made, seconded, and carried to extend the trusteeship.

Appeals Filed with the International Executive Council

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 280 member Victor A. Leder, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Leder's appeal and uphold the decision of International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 481 member Marc D. Johnson, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Johnson's appeal and uphold the decision of International President Lonnie R. Stephenson. International Executive Council member William W. Riley recused himself from the review, discussion and ruling on this appeal.

IBEW Local Union 911

Motion was made seconded and carried to grant the International President the authority of up to $100,000.00 for the startup of IBEW Local Union 911 as result of the successful NLRB election of Tennessee Valley Authority — Security Officers. These funds are contributed unencumbered.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet/Income Statement
covering the 9-month period
ending March 31, 2020

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Statement
of Net Assets covering the 9-month period
ending March 31, 2020

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Vice President

Curtis E. Henke, International Vice President, Eleventh District
Effective — May 1, 2020

Retirement of Assistant to the International President, Director and International Representatives

Jerry R. Westerholm, Assistant to the International President for Construction & Business Development
Effective — April 1, 2020

Edgar R. Mings, Director, Membership Development Department, Outside Construction
Effective — April 1, 2020

Luc Couture, International Representative, First District
Effective — February 1, 2020

Troy A. Johnson, International Representative, Seventh District
Effective — April 1, 2020

Victor Uno, International Representative, Ninth District
Effective — March 1, 2020

International Office Employee

Linda G. Dunnherham, Sr. Research Grassroots Analyst, Political/Legislative Affairs Department
Effective — February 7, 2020

Vested Pension

Christina M. Gallo, International Office
Effective — May 16, 2020

Kathy J. Petersen, Secretary, Eighth District
Effective — January 1, 2018

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 12:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence in August 2020, via audio/visual conference call, at a date to be determined.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
May 2020

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW pension fund. For a complete listing, consult www.IBEW.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "Who We Are" page.