Delegate Guide - AFSCME

Convention CommitteesSeveral Convention committees were appointed by the InternationalPresident, with the approval of the International Execu-and will make reports during the Convention as needed.The Credentials Committee’s major responsibility is to makesure that all the credentials received before the Conventionhave met the requirements for participation. A delegate whoseto the Convention is considered an irregular delegate and is notincluded in the committee’s initial report.Shortly after the adoption of its initial report, the CredentialsCommittee will make a second report and will move to seatthese delegates.mendsthe rules of procedure for the Convention. Until newrules are adopted, the rules governing the previous Conventionare in effect. A copy of the new rules proposed by the committeeis provided at the opening session and you will have anopportunity to vote on their adoption. The Sergeant-at-ArmsCommittee assists the chair in maintaining order and decorumwithin the Convention hall. Members of the committee assistdelegates who want to be heard during discussions. Sergeantsat-Armsalso ensure only persons with approved credentials areon the Convention floor. In addition, they are responsible forcounting delegates on standing votes.The Constitution Committee considers all proposed amendmentsto the AFSCME International Constitution and makesa report to the full Convention with recommendations oneach proposed amendment. The International Constitution alsorequires the IEB to make a recommendation on each proposed26