Nominations are now open for following positions which are vacant on the Local 1002 Executive:

• 1^st Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Member-at-Large

The role of the Vice-Chairperson as follows:

• assists the Local chairperson in performing the responsibilities outlined above;
• may be delegated to perform specific duties, like recruiting OSH committee members, or convening steward networking meeting or chairing Local committees;
• substitutes for the Local chairperson in his or her absence;
• if assigned responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) committees, should keep up‑to-date lists of OHS committee members, and with the staff rep assess training needs, and whether committees are meeting regularly;
• if assigned steward networking will work with staff rep to ensure meetings of stewards are regularly occurring, and plan training.

The role of the Treasurer as follows:

• is responsible for all finances of the local and distribute funds according to the union’s financial policies;
• submits and reports on the local’s finances at each meeting;
• submits an audited statement annually to the union’s treasurer through the component treasurer;
• deposits funds, writes cheques and has signing authority, including for member expense claims;
• prepares an annual budget (in consultation with the local executive) and submits to the component treasurer;
• monitors spending;
• submits monthly requests for reimbursement to the component treasurer;
• ensures financial policies are adhered to;
• chairs the finance committee of the local;
• attends all local meetings;
• leads and/or assists with M2M campaigns and other campaigns as necessary.

The role of the Member-at-Large is as follows:

• the number of positions is determined by the local bylaws;
• supports the local table officers as necessary;
• is assigned to tasks, committees as required by chair;
• this is a good “apprenticeship” position to learn more about the local and its activities and the union as a whole, for the possible future in running for other local positions;
• are often members representing different sectors within a local and ensure each sector has a voice at the local executive level;
• attends all meetings;
• leads and/or assists with M2M campaigns;
• leads and/or assists with Workplace Leadership objectives/initiatives

The nomination form is attached and must be filled out, signed by both the nominator and nominee and submitted by fax to the BCGEU North Island Area Office, 106-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC  V9S 0A3. Toll Free Fax: 1‑800‑946‑0247 by the deadline. The deadline for nomination is 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2016.

If an election is required, all candidates may submit one page (8½" by 11") biography (e.g. union experience and why you would be a good candidate) for copying and distribution to members with ballots. This must be provided to the Area Office within one business day of the close of nominations 5:00 pm Monday, September 12, 2016.

Download PDF of nomination form here.