To make a one time contribution, make your personal check payable to PSEC-PAC and mail to:

William J. Boucher, Treasurer
PSEC-PAC
705 North Mountain Road
Newington, CT 06111-1411

To sign up for payroll deduction you can click the button below for a printable payroll deduction card or e-mail the Treasurer, and a card will be mailed to you.

This organization shall be known as P.S.E.C. - PAC

This organization is affiliated with the Protective Services Employee Coalition, IUPAIIAFF/AFL-CIO, but is not an element of that organization

The objectives and principles of P.S.E.C. - PAC are: 

(a) to promote and advance labor issues with members of the state legislature. 

(b) to secure legislation and administrative action which will safeguard and promote the goals of state and municipal employees and the security, strength and vitality of state and municipal workers.

( c) to encourage all bargaining unit members of the Protective Services Employees Coalition to join and participate in all the activities of P.S.E.C. - PAC. 

(d) to support and cooperate with other organizations to obtain legislation beneficial to state workers. 

(e) to safeguard the democratic character of the labor movement. 

(f) to raise funds to assist state legislators who have shown a comprehension of the labor issues concerning state and municipal employees.

The methods of obtaining the objectives of P.S.E.C. - PAC shall be:  

(a) the voluntary collection of contributions through payroll deduction or cash donations directly to P.S.E.C. - PAC; 

(b) the raising of funds through fund raising events sponsored by P.S.E.C. - PAC as permitted by CT State statute; 

(c) advocacy and public relations; 

(d) Political action and Education; 

(e) Legislative action and reform.

The Powers of P.S.E.C. - PAC shall include:

(a) all those regulatory, executive and judicial powers provided or permissible under state and federal statute or regulation; 

(b) the power to decide or adjudicate all questions arising under this constitution relating to the rights privileges and obligations of committees and other subordinate bodies; 

(c) the power to decide all questions arising under the constitution relating to membership and member status; 

(d) the power to affiliate or unaffiliate with any organization as deemed necessary; 

(e) the power to raise revenues in any fashion consistent with the laws of the State of Connecticut; 

(f) the power to institute activities and programs consistent with, and pursuant to the methods specified in section two of this Article; 

(g) the power to amend the Constitution; 

(h) the power to invest it's revenues, assess dues, take ownership or title in real or personal property as permitted by state or federal statute.

Active membership shall be available to all those who donate money to P.S.E.C. - PAC either by a cash donation or through a biweekly contribution through state payroll deduction;

An active member shall be a member who has made a cash donation of at least $12.00 dollars within the calendar year or a member who has donated within the calendar year through payroll donation for at least six months;

Composition of officers.

(a) a Chairman, to be elected at the Annual Meeting, and who shall serve for a two-year term; 

(b) (a Vice Chairman. to be elected at the Annual MeetinQ, and who shall serve for a two-year term:) 

(c) a The President of the Protective Services Employee Coalition, IUPAIIAFF/AFL-CIO, shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Board. 

(d) a Treasurer, to be elected at the Annual Meeting, and who shall serve a two-year term; 

(e) a Deputy Treasurer, to be elected at the Annual Meeting, and who shall serve a two-year term.

No person shall hold more than one of the foregoing offices.

The officers shall implement the policies established by the Annual Meeting.

The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive officer for P.S.E.C. PAC and responsible for the daily activities thereof. The Chairman is empowered to execute documents and obligations and bind the body, subject to the limitations set by this constitution and the Annual Meeting and the approval of the executive board. The Chairman shall act as official spokesperson for P.S.E.C. - PAC, shall serve as ex-officio on all committees. The Chairman shall preside over all meetings of P.S.E.C. - PAC.

The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, assume such powers as are prescribed to the Chairman and shall succeed the Chairman if such is necessary, until a successor is chosen at the next Annual Meeting or Executive Board.

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the fiscal affairs of P.S.E.C. - PAC. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of all required documents with the Secretary Of State's Office, the maintenance of all books and records as well the collection of revenues and disbursement of P.S.E.C. - PAC funds. The Treasurer is empowered to execute documents and obligations and bind the body consistent with duties of his office, subject to the limitations set by this constitution and the Annual Meeting and the approval of the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall also act in the simultaneous absence of both the Chairman and Vice Chairman.

The Deputy Treasurer shall, in the absence of the Treasurer, assume such powers as are prescribed to the Treasurer and shall succeed the Treasurer if such is necessary, until a successor is chosen at the next Annual Meeting or Executive Board.

The Chairman, (Vice Chairman.) Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer shall be elected in a manner provided in Article 6 for a term of two years and until their successors have been elected and assumed office.

A vacancy in the office of the Chairman shall be filled in a manner prescribed in section 5 of this Article and in Article 6. A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by the Chairman until the next Annual Meeting, at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired portion of the term or for a full term.

Before taking office each officer shall take the following oath of office: 

"I do solemnly swear that my actions as an officer of the P.S.E.C. - PAC will be in accordance with this constitution, the Laws of the State of Connecticut and for the benefit of the members of this organization."

The Executive Board shall consist of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer, and the PSEC Union President each shall have one vote.

When the Annual Meeting is not in session the Executive Board shall have sole authority to exercise all the powers of P.S.E.C. PAC delineated in Article 2 of this constitution, with the exception of the powers specified in Article 2, Section 3, subsection (g).

All Meetings of the Executive Board shall be chaired by the Chairman. The chair shall be permitted one vote on any matter before the board.

The Executive Board shall meet bimonthly (in odd numbered years and monthlv in even numbered years). The Chairman shall have the authority to call a meeting as he deems necessary to carry out the mission of P.S.E.C. - PAC as described in Article 2.

At any meeting of the Executive Board a quorum must be present and shall consist of at least 3 board members. 

All meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted under Robert's Rules Of Order. 

The Chairman may appoint as many subcommittees as he deems necessary to carry out the mission of P.S.E.C. - PAC.

Any member of P.S.E.C. - PAC may bring formal charges against an Executive Board member by filing a written complaint with the Chairman stating how the Executive Board Member allegedly failed to carry out the responsibilities of his office. In the event that the complaint is against the Chairman the member shall file said complaint with the Treasurer.

The Executive Board shall be responsible for the investigation of such complaints. The Executive Board shall afford the accused member the right to a prompt hearing before the Executive Board.

In the event the Executive Board finds that the complaint is valid and warrants the removal of such officer from the Executive Board the board shall convene a general meeting of the membership at large. The Chairman or acting chair shall notice the members as to the date, time and purpose of the meeting. The Board shall report its findings to the membership.The accused Board Member shall have the right to answer charges made against him prior to any action by the body. A two thirds vote of the members present shall be required for the officers removal from office.

The Annual Meeting shall be held during the month of March.The Chairman shall (give) notice (to) the membership (at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the Annual Meeting) as to specific date, time and location (of the Annual Meeting).

Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws of P.S.E.C.-PAC may be proposed by any member with the second of another member and shall be filed with the Chairman prior to January first of that year. A copy of the proposed notice shall be sent with the Annual Meeting notice (as required in Article VII, Section 1 ).

Amendments shall be adopted if two thirds of the members voting on the question vote in the affirmative.)