Article XIII, Section 6: The NEC shall have power to make rules to govern matters not in conflict with this Constitution and shall prepare and present a complete report of its activities to the National Convention.

 

Between AFGE National Conventions, the NEC is the policy making and governing body of the Union. The NEC monitors legislative matters directly affecting federal and D. C. government employees and initiates legislative action as directed by the National Convention.

 

The Executive Board consists of the:

• National President
• National Secretary-Treasurer
• National Vice President for Women's and Fair Practices
• Twelve National Vice Presidents

 

The NEC has the responsibility for instructing locals to affiliate and actively cooperate with central, state, district, or regional labor bodies in their respective localities. The NEC is empowered by the National Constitution to use every legitimate means to consolidate or merge locals, irrespective of district boundaries, with the purpose of creating stronger union entities and eliminating fragmented organization.