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20 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2021 | sagaftra.org SAG-AFTRA nominating petition instruction kit. Once the nominating period has closed, which is the established deadline for receipt of election materials, a candidate may not revoke their consent to serve. Questions regarding the 2021 elections may be emailed to nationalelections@sagaftra.org or directed to Michelle Bennett, Executive Director of Governance, at (323) 549-6094. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS The Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents from geographic areas (Largest Local, Second Largest Local, Mid-Size Locals and Small Locals) and work categories (Actor/Performer, Broadcaster and Recording Artist/Singer) will be elected as soon as practicable after the opening of the biennial Convention on October 16, 2021. The Executive Vice President is the second- highest elected officer in the union and acts in place of the President at and between meetings of the Convention, National Board and Executive Committee if the President is absent or otherwise unavailable to perform his or her presidential duties. The Executive Vice President, in consultation with and at the direction of the President, assists the President in the governance of the union and may perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or National Board. The Vice Presidents from the geographic areas and work categories perform duties and responsibilities assigned to them by the President or National Board. Candidates for Executive Vice President will be nominated at Convention by any credentialed delegate attending a meeting of the entire delegate body. Candidates for the Vice President positions will be nominated by any credentialed delegate attending Convention from the respective delegate caucuses. The term of office for the Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents is two (2) years, commencing immediately upon their election and continuing until their successors are elected. The Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents also serve on the Executive Committee. Questions regarding the 2021 elections may be emailed to nationalelections@sagaftra.org or directed to Michelle Bennett, Executive Director of Governance at (323) 549-6094. Los Angeles Elections If you are interested in running for the position of National Board member, Local Officer, Local Board member or Convention Delegate representing the Los Angeles Local, you must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in Article VIII of the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, Article II.C of the Nominations & Election Policy and the Los Angeles Local Constitution (see summary in box below). SUMMARY OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK LOCAL ELECTIONS All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements established by Article VIII of the SAG-AFTRA Constitution, Article II.C of the Nominations & Election Policy and the Local Constitutions, which include the following: National Board Member • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be an active member for twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of nomination. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the November 2020 and May 2021 dues periods or in compliance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extensions as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles and New York member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. Local Officer or Local Board Member • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the November 2020 and May 2021 dues periods or in compliance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extensions as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles and New York member category positions, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. Convention Delegates • Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for six (6) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the May 2021 dues period or in compliance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extensions as reflected in the schedule below. • For Los Angeles member category positions only, must be a registered member of that category for six (6) months. • For New York member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months. DUES PERIOD PERIOD ENDING MUST BE PAID BY May 2021 5/1/21–10/31/21 6/9/21 OR Request for May 2021 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension and 1st installment payment must be received on or before 6/9/21 (or date of nomination, whichever comes first). Nov. 2020 11/1/20–4/30/21 12/10/20 OR Request for November 2020 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension and 1st installment payment must have been received on or before 1/14/21, and 2nd installment payment must have been received on or before 4/12/21. 2021 LOS ANGELES ELECTION CALENDAR (all times PDT) JUNE 1 Nominating petitions available JULY 1 (5 P.M.) Deadline for submission of petitions and any other required materials JULY 6 Cut-off for eligibility to vote in the L.A. election. Members must be paid-up and in good standing for the May 2021 dues period on or before July 6 or in compliance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension to be eligible to vote. AUGUST 3 Ballots mailed SEPTEMBER 2 (6:30 A.M.) Deadline for receipt of voted ballot (in designated election P.O. Box) OCTOBER 16–18 Convention Elections