Long-time Local Chairperson, Sue Powell is retiring. As such nominations are now open for the position of Local Chairperson.

The role of the Local Chairperson as follows: 

Local Chairperson: 

• works with other Local officers to: 

recruit stewards and ensure OHS committee members are appointed; 

set up steward networks; 

ensure stewards are regularly confirming membership lists in worksites and providing orientation for new members;

plan training opportunities with the staff representative for stewards, officers and other activists; 

plan member outreach projects; 

support strikes, and labour movement activities in their area; 

• works with the secretary to plan meetings; approves agendas and chairs meetings; 
• has signing authority for documents and any Local account; 
• represents the Local on the component executive and reports out on component & BCGEU activities; 
• ensures the Local follows BCGEU policies, procedures, constitution and bylaws; 
• ensures the Local is represented at the cross component committee and local labour council; 
• as required, sits on the Area Grievance Appeal committee. 

If you are interested in the position, please have a co-worker fill out the attached nomination form to nominate you. The form must be faxed to 1-800-946-0247 or emailed to the Nanaimo Area Office at [email protected] by the deadline. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2017.

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 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017.

Download PDF of nomination form here.

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