SECTION 1. The International Executive Vice President shall succeed to the office of International President for the unexpired term in the event that such office becomes vacant. He/she shall also succeed temporarily to the power and duties of the International President whenever the latter certifies that he/she finds himself/herself unable, by reason of health, to perform the duties of his/ her office. He/she shall receive the same annual compensation as the International Secretary-Treasurer, payable weekly in equal amounts, and when performing duties away from the International Office, he/she shall receive his/her expenses, which shall be subject to the approval of the International Executive Council.

SECTION 2. The International Vice-Presidents shall assist the International President in the performance of his/her duties and shall work under his/her direction. Each Vice-President, when assigned to duty in the International Union, shall be compensated at the rate fixed by the International Executive Council, and he/she shall be reimbursed for his/her expenses, subject to the approval of the International Executive Council.