Local 706 Leadership

Business Representative

Cheryl Eckert

ceckert@ialocal706.org  

Office: (818) 295-3933 x1100

President

Julie Socash

jsocash@ialocal706.org  

Office: (818) 295-3933

Secretary-Treasurer

Leslie Devlin

sectreas@ialocal706.org

Office: (818) 295-3933

Assistant to the Business Representative - Roster

Jani Kleinbard

jkleinbard@ialocal706.org

Office: (818) 295-3933 x1101

Assistant to the Business Representative - Non Roster

Patrice K. Madrigal

pmadrigal@ialocal706.org 

Office: (818) 295-3933 x1102

Vice-President

Elena Arroy

Recording Secretary

Lia Robin

Sargent at Arms

Sherianne Cole

Alternate Sargent at Arms

Kim Berry

Steward for Regional Northern California

Lisa Zomer

Steward for Regional Southern California

Peter Herman

Executive Board Members

Ashley Brittain
Tym Buacharern
Karen Blynder
Theresa "Nani" Casillas
Yunea Cruz
Bruce Grayson
Alicia Grijalva
Nedra Hainey
Jamie Hess
Deborah Huss-Humphries
Janette "Jani" Kleinbard
James Mackinnon
Brittany Madrigal
Patrice Madrigal
Lisa Meyers
Angelea Moos
Geneva Nash-Morgan
Ronald Pipes
Vito Trotta
Michael Ward
Robert Vega 
Florence "Flo" Witherspoon
Lisa Zomer

Board of Trustees

Laura De Luisa-La Rocca
Tyler Ely
Kelcey Fry
Amy Lederman
Therese Levasseur
Annie Maniscalco
Raissa Patton
Robyn-Marie Rebbe
Sawn Subhasiriwatana
Terrie Velazquez-Owen

Overview of Leadership

THE OFFICERS - 706 Constitution. Article Three. Sections 1 - 11

As per Article 19, Section 4. of the International Constitution, Officers of Local 706 shall be:

President/Delegate, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer/Delegate, Business Representative/Delegate, Recording Secretary, Sergeant-at-Arms

Members of the Executive Board and Board of Trustees are other elected offices. There shall also be an appointive position of Business Representative Emeritus, the occupant of which shall be afforded the privilege of attending meetings of the Executive Board even when her/his work-related assignments are not on the agenda.

TERM OF OFFICE

All officers shall be elected for a term of three years,including the Business Representative and no limit shall be placed on the number of times that a member can be re-elected.

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

The duties of each officer of Local 706, I.A.T.S.E. are to accept all responsibilities affecting special problems and functions of the organization, to hold its money and property solely for the benefit of the organization and its members, and to manage, and expend the same in accordance with its Constitution and By-Laws.

All elected officers shall serve ex-officio as members of the Executive Board only for such time as their service are necessary to constitute a quorum of said Board and shall serve only at the request of the President.

PRESIDENT

  • The President shall preside over all meetings.

  • He/she shall preserve order and enforce the Constitution, By-Laws and Working Rules.

  • He/she shall decide all questions of order subject to an appeal to the Body.

  • He/she shall not vote except by ballot, but shall exercise the deciding vote in the event of a tie, when voting is being carried on by any other method.

  • He/she shall comply strictly with the Constitution, Working Rules and By-Laws of Local 706 and the I.A.T.S.E.

  • He/she shall appoint all permanent Committees within sixty days after his/her installation and all other Committees as required.

  • He/she shall submit the names of all Committee appointees to the Executive Board for approval and upon obtaining the approval of the Board, he/she shall immediately notify the appointees by letter.

  • He/she shall have the power to call special meetings of the General Membership the Executive Board, the Board of Trustees and also of such Committees that may be required.

  • In the event of an officer or Board member becoming ineligible to serve for any reason, it shall be the duty of the President to declare such office vacant. The President shall then appoint a replacement for said office to be approved by the Executive Board.

VICE-PRESIDENT

  • The Vice-President shall assist the President in the discharge of his/her official duties and fill his/her place in the case of absence. 

​​​SECRETARY-TREASURER

  • The Secretary-Treasurer shall account in such manner as at all times to reflect the current financial relationship between the Local and the International Alliance. He/she shall, in conjunction with the Business Representative, be responsible for the deposits of all monies in the name of Local 706 in a bank designated by the Local. He/she shall be authorized to pay, from meeting to meeting, such expenses as are urgent and necessary but all such expenses must be sanctioned by the Executive Board and subsequently approved by the Local. He/she shall present a quarterly financial report at the General Meeting held in April, July, October and January, and at such other times as may be required. He/she shall prepare a complete audited report for his successor in office.

  • Within thirty (30) days after election, he/she shall file bonds with the Board of Trustees of Local 706 in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of money handled by him/her and his/her predecessor in the preceding calendar year, and in an amount sufficient to protect the funds of the Local.

  • He/she shall, in conjunction with the Business Representative, be responsible for all monies and other properties belonging to Local 706. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining complete and correct records of the finances of the Local and the state of the account of each member. His/her books shall be in good order at all times. He/she, in conjunction with the Business Representative, shall be responsible for the collections of all fees, dues, fines, assessments and other monies received, plus all monies deposited in the bank for the Local. He/she shall notify members of any indebtedness and at the quarterly meetings he/she shall furnish the Executive Board with a list of both the delinquent members and the members in good standing.

  • He/she shall preserve for a minimum of one (1) year all ballots and all records pertaining to elections. He/she shall preserve all other records of the Local for a period of not less than five years.

  • He/she shall serve as chair-person of the Board of Trustee

RECORDING SECRETARY

  • The Recording Secretary shall make a hand written record of the minutes of all meetings and turn over to the Business office to be typed.

  • At the following meeting, the Recording Secretary shall have a copy of his/her handwritten minutes to compare with the type written minutes read for approval of the membership. When verified, the Recording Secretary shall initial both the hand written and typed minutes. Both shall be kept on file in the local officee.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • The Executive Board shall consist of one (1) elected memberfor each group of seventy five(75)regular members in each craft, in good standing. Each craft shall be represented by not less than one (1) board member. 

  • An Executive Board member unable to be in attendance at a specified board meeting must notify the business office by 5:00 PM of said night. Failure to do so shall be construed as an unexcused absence.(Per Article 4, Section 5 (e))

  • The Executive Board shall consist of the elected members as Per Article Three, Section 1.(b). All the elected officers shall serve ex-officio in accordance with Article Three (b)

  • The Executive Board shall select a member to serve as presiding officer in the absence of both the President and Vice-President.(e)The presiding officer shall not vote except by ballot, but shall exercise the deciding vote in the event of a tie, when voting is being carried on by any other method.

  • Minutes shall be recorded at every Executive Board Meeting and read or posted at the next General Meeting of the Local.

  • The Executive Board shall investigate complaints of members and render a decision whenever possible.

  • The Executive Board shall have the power to act at any time.

  • It shall decide all matters referred, and any disputed matters between members of the Local.

  • It shall have the power to pass such rulings as may be necessary for the proper functioning and general welfare of Local 706.

  • Its rulings will be presented to the General body for concurrence at the following regular GeneralMembershipMeeting.

  • Said Executive Board rulings may be reversed by a minimum opposition vote of two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members voting ata regular General Membership Meeting. This reversal shall be prospective only.

  • Its decisions, unless reversed as herein provided shall be binding and enforceable unless contrary to the Constitution and By-Laws of Local 706 and/or the International Constitution.

  • The Executive Board shall have the power to institute such emergency rules as may be deemed advisable. Such emergency rules shall be and remain in effect unless reversed by a 2/3 majority vote of the members at a regular or special General Membership Meeting. If there is no quorum at the Quarterly General Membership meeting,the actions of the previous Executive Boards shall then become final and binding, except for Constitutional Amendments.

  • The Executive Board shall not consider for approval, payment of any bills unless such expenditures are so recommended by the Board of Trustees.

  • The Executive Boardshall be presented promptly with copies of the Auditor’s current annual report for thorough study. This report shall be approved only upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees.

  • The Executive Board shall be charged with the responsibility of insuring that all officers, committees, and paid employees of Local 706 perform their duties in a manner as prescribed by the Constitution, By-Laws and Working Rules of Local 706 and the International Alliance.

  • If at any time the liabilities of this Local shall exceed the receipts thereof, or there is obvious evidence that the liabilities will exceed the receipts in the foreseeable future, it shall be mandatory for the Executive Board to recommend to the membership that dues be raised or an assessment be imposed in a sufficient amount to cover the deficiencies created by the liability forecast.

  • Each member of the Executive Board shall keep strictly confidential all matters concerning complaints, charges and/or all deliberations brought before them. Violation of this rule of confidentialityby a Board member can result in charges brought under Article 2. Section 1 (e), 1 and 2 of the Constitution, By-Laws and Working Rules.

  • A meeting of the Executive Board may be conducted, in whole or part, by telephone, electronic video screen or any other form of electronic transmission if reasonable efforts have been undertaken to provide members a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and vote, including a substantially concurrent opportunity to speak or submit in writing his/her comments and to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting. When a meeting is held by telephone, electronic video screen or other form of electronic transmission, if any member votes, a record of that member’s vote shall be maintained by the Local Union along with, and as part of , the minutes.

    • At the discretion of the presiding officer and provided that not less than ten days advance written notice of the specifically allowed means of participation other than in person has been provided to all members, Aa meeting of the Executive Board may be conducted, in whole or part, by telephone, electronic video screen or any other form of electronic transmission if reasonable efforts have been undertaken to provide members a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and vote, including a substantially concurrent opportunity to speak or submit in writing his/her comments and to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting. When a meeting is held by telephone, electronic video screen or other form of electronic transmission, if any member votes, a record of that member’s vote shall be maintainedby the Local Union along with, and as part of , the minutes. As with all meetings, participants who participate by telephone, electronic video screen or other form of electronic transmission shall be subject to requirements for decorum and observation ofthe rules of order. In addition, when participation other than in person is allowed and such participation is via electronic video screen, the participant must be “live on-camera” for the duration of the meeting. The rules for being credited with presence at a meeting in Article 4, Section 5(a) shall be applicable to all participants, including those participating other than in person. The rules of decorum and order in Article 4, Section 5(h) shall also be applicable to all participants.

    • A call for a special meeting of the Executive Board may include request that the meeting include means of participation other than in person, but no such request shall be binding on the presiding officer nor shall any such meeting be held other than in person unless not less than ten days advance written notice of the specifically allowed means of participation other than participation has been provided to all members. The requirement of ten days advance written notice for a special meeting of the Executive Board shall not be required when an emergency as defined in the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law is operative and the presiding officer, in consultation with the Business Representative and Secretary-Treasurer, determines that otherwise legally compliance lesser notice is required by the emergency

    • The re-noticing of a previously duly noticed meeting less than ten days before the re-noticed meeting shall not affect the adequacy of notice required this section.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • The Board of Trustees shall consist of ten (10) elected members in goodstanding. Five (5) Make-up Artists and five (5) Hair Stylists plus the Secretary Treasurer, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustee member who receives the highest number of voteswill be appointed as Assistant Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.

  • A quorum for all Board of Trustees meetings shall consist of five (5) members, not including the Secretary Treasurer.

  • They shall insure that the Secretary-Treasurer, Business Representative and any other member or employees handling the funds or properties of Local 706 be bonded in a reliable company and in an amount sufficient to protect the funds of the Local. Local 706 shall pay the premium of said bonds.

  • It shall be their duty to see that all properties belonging to Local 706 are covered by adequate liability, fire and theft insurance.

  • They shall sit in session with the Executive Board at meetings for the reading of the Auditor’s report.

  • They shall prepare a budget covering the ensuing year and present same to the Executive Board at the regular Executive Board Meeting the last month of the current calendar year.

  • At their monthly meeting they shall examine all bills incurred by Local 706 and make recommendations to the Executive Board as to the payment thereof.

  • When, in the opinion of the Board, deposits in the general checking account exceed normal operating expenses, they shall recommend to the Executive Board that to stipulated amount be invested. They further shall recommend how the surplus should be invested.

  • Whenever the Board determines the income of Local 706 be insufficient to meet the expenditures, they shall so notify theExecutive Board with recommendations on how to correct the situation.

  • For purposes of compliance with applicable law regarding attendance and publication, the Board of Trustees shall be treated as if it were a Board Committee of the Executive Boardas defined in the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law, Corporations Code 7110 (or any successor thereto), although it is not, and shall not be treated as, such a Committee for any other purpose.

    • At the discretion of the presiding officer and provided that not less than ten days advance written notice of the specifically allowed means of participation other than in person has been provided to all members, a meeting of the Board of Trustees may be conducted, in wholeor part, by telephone, electronic video screen or any other form of electronic transmission if reasonable efforts have been undertaken to provide members a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and vote, including a substantially concurrentopportunity to speak or submit in writing his/her comments and to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting. When a meeting is held by telephone, electronic video screen or other form of electronic transmission, if any member votes, a record of that member’s vote shall be maintained by the Local Union along with, and as part of, the minutes. As with all meetings, participants who participate by telephone, electronic video screen or other form of electronic transmission shall be subject to requirements for decorum and observation of the rules of order. In addition, when participation other than in person is allowed and such participation is via electronic video screen, the participant must be “live on-camera” for the duration of the meeting. The rules for being credited with presence at a meeting in Article 4, Section 5(a) shall be applicable to all participants, including those participating other than in person. The rules of decorum and order in Article 4, Section 5(h) shall also be applicable to all participants.

    • A call for a special meeting of the Board of Trustees may include a request that the meeting include means of participation other than in person, but no such request shall be binding on the presiding officer nor shall any such meeting be held other than in person unless not less than ten days advance written notice of the specifically allowed means of participation other than participation has been provided to all members. The requirement of ten days advance written notice for a special meeting of the Board of Trustees shall not be required  when an emergency as defined in the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law is operative and the presiding officer, in consultation with the President and Business Representative, determinesthat otherwise legally compliance lesser notice is required by the emergency.

    • The re-noticing of a previously duly noticed meeting less than ten days before the re-noticed meeting shall not affect the adequacy of notice required this section not be required when an emergency as defined in the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law is operative and the presiding officer, in consultation with the President and Business Representative, determinesthat otherwise legally compliance lesser notice is required by the emergency.

    • The re-noticing of a previously duly noticed meeting less than ten days before the re-noticed meeting shall not affect the adequacy of notice required this section.Section 10.

SERGEANT AT ARMS

  • The Sergeant at Arms shall be present at all General and Special Meetings. He/she shall attend the door, and allow no person to enter who does not sign the roster and present a paid up Local 706 Union Card.

  • He/she, under thedirection of the presiding officer, shall preserve order and enforce compliance with the Rules and Regulations as set forth in both the Local and the International Constitution.

  • He/she shall appoint before each meeting such temporary deputy members as he/she feels necessary to assist him/her in the carrying out of his/her duties.

  • He/she shall notify the Recording Secretary before the meeting adjournment of all persons leaving before 10:00 PM.

  • He/she shall notify the presiding officer of all visiting I.A.T.S.E. members and/or others awaiting admittance to the meeting.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

  • The Business Representative shall be a paid employee, a member in good standing, elected by the General Body.

  • He/she shall be governed by and have the power to enforce all rules and regulations as set forth in the Constitution, By-Laws and Working Rules of Local 706 and the International Constitution.

  • He/she shall attend all meetings and conventions by virtue of his/her office as directed by the Executive Board and General Body of Local 706.

  • He/she, in conjunction with the Secretary-Treasurer, shall be responsible for the collection and recording of all receipts for all fees, dues, fines and assessments and any other money received belonging to Local 706 and shall deposit same in a bank named by the Local.

  • He/she, in conjunction with the Secretary-Treasurer, shall receive all monies paid into the Local and enter all receipts and disbursements in the official books of the Local. He/she shall be responsible for keeping at all times a correct record of the Local and the account of each member.

  • He/she shall provide a certified copy of the auditor’s current financial report for each attending Boardmember at the following Executive Board Meeting.

  • He/she shall be authorized to pay, from meeting to meeting, all such expenses that are urgent and/or necessary, but all such expenses must be sanctioned by the Board of Trustees, passed by the Executive Board, and subsequently approved by the General Body of Local 706.

  • It shall be his/her duty as Business Representative to look after the interests of all members of the local and others within its jurisdiction, to visit, when necessary, all places where members are working or employed and see that the Constitution, By-Laws, Working Rules and Producers’ Agreements are strictly enforced.(i)He/she shall keep a complete record of all officers who fail to attend meetings wherein their attendance is required, their reasons for non-attendance and shall notify the Executive Board when an officer has failed to attend three meetings in succession without just cause.

  • Unless required as a witness or informator, he/she shall retain in strict confidence all matters concerning official complaints, charges and trials brought before him/her and the Executive Board.

  • At the regular Executive Board Meeting, he/she shall present a Business Representative’s Progress Report covering the Local’s business and administration in writing, which report shall become part of the minutes, also, he/she shall present an annual written report to the General Body at the close of the fiscal year.

  • Within thirty (30) days after election, he/she shall be bonded in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of money handled by him/her and his/her predecessor in the preceding calendar year and in any event, in an amount sufficient to protect the funds of the Local.

  • He/she shall make a complete and accurate report to his/her successor in office.

  • The Business Representative shall see that work calls will only be given to members or their designee. NO ELECTRONIC RECORDING DEVICES.

HEADQUARTERS

  • A Business office within the corporate limits of the city of Los Angeles shall be sustained from monies in the General Fund to carry out the functions of Local 706.

  • The normal workweek shall be from Monday through Friday, excluding the nine nationally recognized holidays.

  • The office employees and all other persons in the employment of 706 shall be paid at the end of the workweek.

  • All employees handling funds of Local 706 shall be bonded in a reliable company in an amount sufficient to thoroughly protect the funds of the Local as provided in Article 3, Section 9. Paragraph c. of this Constitution.

  • The paid employees of Local 706 who drive their cars on official union business shall be covered by a blanket insurance policy in an amount sufficient to protect the interests of the Local. This policy shall be full coverage including liability, property damage, collision, etc. The premium for this coverage to be paid by the Local.

  • All persons employed by Local 706 shall be under the jurisdiction of the Executive Board.

  • Office personnel shall be employed by and under the direct supervision of the Business Representative subject to the approval of the Executive Board.1.Assistant to the Business Representative

    • The Assistant (s) to the Business Representative shall assist the Business Representative in the discharge of his/her official duties.

    • The position of the Assistant Business Representative is an appointed position, who is an “at will” employee and whose term is at the discretion of the current Business Representative in office. Therefore any person who is appointed to the position of the Assistant to the Business Representative is not guaranteed employment for life.

    • When an Assistant to the Business Representative position becomes available, any member in good standing for the previous two years may submit a written application to the Executive Board for their consideration.

    • The Executive Board and the Business Representative will select no less than three applicants to be submitted to the Business Representative for his/her final selection.

    • The first 90 days of employment shall be a probationary period

REGIONAL STEWARDS

Stewards may be elected or appointed and are expected to perform the following duties:

  • Welcome new members and know their people personally.

  • Create a good impression of the union.

  • Know the contract.

  • Anticipate and head off trouble when possible. Consult higher authority when in doubt.

  • Handle any other work necessary to this Local’s business affairs.

  • Report to and be responsible to the Business Representative.

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