Section 1. Meeting Times. The Council shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the year, including at least one summer meeting to adopt the next year's budget. These meetings shall convene at times and places established by the Council, and it shall hold special meetings at the call of the President.

Section 2. Quorum. The presence of at least one delegate from a majority of all the affiliated locals shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all Council meetings. In the absence of a quorum, the Council may make recommendations for approval by the locals. Pursuant to a Council meeting where a quorum is not present, the President shall inform the highest officer from each local of the business transacted at the meeting and of any recommendations adopted by the locals present. Each local, whether present or not at the Council meeting, shall vote on the recommendations, and the votes of the locals shall be weighted in accordance with the provisions of Article III, section 2.

Section 3. Attendance. Council meetings shall be open to all members of affiliated locals, unless a 2/3 vote of the Council authorizes an executive session for a stated reason and duration.