The GAO Union Interim Council would like to inform the Los Angeles field office that their vacant Interim Council Representative seat has been filled.  Tim Fairbanks was gracious enough to volunteer to fill this vacancy, and since he was the only volunteer, he is now the Los Angeles Interim Council Representative.  He will hold this position until our Constitution has been ratified by the bargaining unit and new elections for all the positions laid out within the Constitution.  

Interim Council Members are responsible for drafting a Constitution and Bylaws for ratification by GAO bargaining unit employees.  They also represent the interests of constituent bargaining unit employees with GAO management and Congress until permanent officers and representatives can be elected pursuant to that Constitution and Bylaws.  Council members meet a minimum of once a week in general session.  Many also participate on committees.  They request feedback from their designated constituencies when necessary and make themselves available to address individual constituent member concerns as they arise.  Although much of the work of the council is performed on a volunteer basis, there are some activities that qualify for official time, such as representing the union in meetings with management.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Council Representative Chris Langford (langfordc@gao.gov or 202-512-6535), who volunteered to help facilitate this special election.