IV. B. AUTHORITY AND REPORTING
 
      All representatives, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution and
By-laws or this Handbook report to the membership through the Board.
 
      Representatives are appointed with power to take all the steps
necessary to carry out their charge and duties, unless otherwise specified.
However, it is the responsibility of representatives to notify and consult
with the President prior to taking significant actions, especially when they
might be controversial.