Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:

• Recording Secretary – one (1) position
• Member-at-large – two (2) positions

The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.

The deadline for nominations is: February 10, 2019

If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be received at the area office within one business day of the close of nominations.

Candidates should contact the area office for additional information on their rights and responsibilities.

Local Executive – Roles and Responsibilities

Local officers are expected to attend all meetings, and work together to administer the local. The following provides an example of some of the responsibilities connected with each office:

Recording secretary

(a) assists local chairperson with responsibilities outlined above;
(b) with the chair, sets meeting dates and develops agendas;
(c) is responsible for all meeting notices and minutes;
(d) reports all correspondence at local meetings; and maintains files;
(e) receives written reports of committees.

Members-at-large

The number of members-at-large is set out in the local bylaws; and are:

(a) assigned to tasks, committees and projects as required by chair;
(b) may represent specific groups of members within a local and can bring their perspective to the local executive meetings.

Download PDF of notice here
Download PDF of nomination form here

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