ARTICLE III. INDEPENDENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND HEADQUARTERS

Section 1.

The University of Michigan House Officers Association is an independent professional labor association. Subject to prior approval by the Board and by the membership, the House Officers Association may affiliate with other associations to further the best interests of the entire membership. Approval of any such affiliation requires: first, approval by a minimum of Board members; and, second, approval by a majority of Association members voting by secret ballot following reasonable notice of such vote.

Section 2.

The Association headquarters will be at or in the vicinity of the University of Michigan Hospital facility where the greatest numbers of members work.