Constitution and By-Laws
Overview
Any successful organization starts with a set of guiding principles and processes. For our members and staff, the Constitution and By-Laws is the foremost governing document. Refer to this document for rules, regulations and procedures related to how Screen Actors Guild is governed as well as responsibilities as a SAG member.
This document includes the following essential information:
- The missions and objectives or our union
- Rules and regulations of membership
- Roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the National Executive Committee
- Nominating and election procedures for individual offices
- How collective bargaining agreements are ratified
- How strikes are called
- How amendments are passed
Download the SAG Membership Rules and Constitution & By-Laws here:
Division Rules of Procedure
The Screen Actors Guild is organized into three governing divisions, and each division is governed by its own Rules of Procedure. If you have a question about your division’s leadership, how they’re nominated and elected, or what their duties are, check the following documents.
