The initial selection of officers by newly formed or merged labor
organizations is not subject to the requirements of title IV. \15\ Such
labor organizations may have temporary or provisional officers serve
until a regular election subject to the Act can be scheduled. An
election under all the safeguards prescribed in these regulations must
be held within a reasonable period after the organization begins to
function. What would be a reasonable time for this purpose depends on
the circumstances, but after the formation or consolidation of the labor
organization, a regular election subject to title IV may not be deferred
longer than the statutory period provided for that type of organization.
However, when a pre-existing labor organization changes its affiliation
without substantially altering its basic structure or identity the terms
of its officers may not be extended beyond the maximum period specified
by the Act for the type of labor organization involved.
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\15\ However, the other provisions of the Act are applicable
immediately upon such formation or merger.
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