627 Limitations

627.1 Numbers and Types of Contests

The following guidelines apply:

1. Sponsoring organizations may conduct no more than four contests per year.
2. Identical contests may not be carried over automatically from year to year.
3. Approval must be received before each contest, even if it is similar, or identical, to a previously authorized contest.

627.2 Expenditures

627.21 District and Plant Contests

The district manager or senior plant manager determines the total annual expenditure (publicity, printing, awards, pictures, certificates, etc.) for each contest. The expenditure should be offset by operational savings.

627.22 Area Contests

The area vice president determines the amount allocated for areawide contests.

627.23 National Contests

The appropriate Executive Committee member grants prior approval of the amount allocated for nationwide contests.