Why shouldn't the memberships present at local union meetings, decide whether members are guilty or not, of violating the CUPE constitution?

Trials
Article B.6.4

(f) The Trial Committee shall determine whether the accused is guilty or not of the complaint or complaints by secret ballot and a finding of guilt may only be sustained when at least four (4) members of the Trial Committee cast their votes for a finding of guilt against the accused.

(h) The chairperson of the Committee shall report the Trial Committee's decision, along with its recommendations for penalty or punishment if the accused is found guilty, first to the accused and the accuser and then to the next regularly scheduled or properly constituted membership meeting of the Local Union.

(i) The finding of guilty or not guilty shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. If the decision is guilty then the recommendation for penalty or punishment shall be dealt with by the Local Union which may alter or confirm the penalty or punishment recommended by the Trial Committee. If the Local Union has thirteen (13) members or less the Trial Committee's recommendation for penalty or punishment shall be the final decision.

2005 CUPE Constitution

[ 12 August 2007: Message edited by: CUPE_Reformer ]