Local # 41 Committees

For more information about any of these committees contact our Local Office. To contact many of the chairs of these committees see our executive page.
 
Local Council

 

The main governing body of the Local. Consists of staff representatives from every school as well as executive members and ARA delegates.

 
Executive Committee

 

Consists of Table Officers of the Local as well as all standing committee chairs.
 
Policy Committee

 

Reviews the Local’s Policies and Constitution and, when necessary, makes recommendations for change to Local Council.

 
Professional Development Committee

 

Assists school based Professional Development committees and the District Mentorship program. Facilitates links among schools, regional specialist council programs, U of L and convention board.

 

Social Committee

 

Organizes the June Retirement Banquet, President’s Reception, Appreciation Banquet , Spirit of 51 Party and other events. Sends flowers, gifts, donations on behalf of members.

 

Communications Committee

 

Prepares newsletters with input from local members, promotes Education Week and works as a liaison with various media in conjunction with the Local President.

 

Economic Policy Committee (EPC)

 

Studies the collective agreement, gathers input from Local members and proposes amendments – negotiates for such amendments with the Board (through the Local negotiating Sub-committee (NSC)). Also brings forward issues to the Working Conditions Committee (a joint committee of the Board and the Local)

 

Election Committee

 

Conducts Local Elections

 
Political Action Committee

 

An ad hoc committee of the Executive Committee – engages in political action (forums, etc.) prior to School Board or Provincial elections as well as organizing actions to address political change related to public education.


School Board Advisory Committee

 

Reviews School Board Policies and makes recommendations to the School Board.