AGMA
is a democratic union, governed by its members.
[For
a flow chart showing how the union works, click here]
All
union officers are performing artists chosen through elections in which
every member in good standing is eligible to vote.
The
Board of Governors, the governing body of AGMA, is responsible for final
approval of all contracts, management of union funds, and for protecting
all members from unfair or unsafe practices and conditions. Any
active member in good standing is eligible to run for a seat on the
Board. Elections for the Board are held in three-year cycles and
elections of all officers are held biennially.