7. Committees

  • 7.1 The local association may appoint such advisory, reference or operating committees, both standing and ad hoc, as it finds necessary to support the work of the local.
  • 7.2 In the event that a minimum number of committee members stated in the constitution are not available, a committee may still stand on the approval of the executive.
  • 7.3 The local association will maintain the following standing committees:
    • 7.3.1 Liaison Committee
      • (1) The liaison committee shall promote the local association to the board of education
      • (2) The liaison committee shall be the president, vice president and STF councillors
      • (3) The term of office shall be from July 1 to June 30
      • (4) The liaison committee shall meet at the request of the board of education, and/or, request of division administration staff and/or association executive
      • (5) The liaison committee may request a meeting with the board of education upon approval of the executive.
    • 7.3.2 Local Implementation and Negotiation Committee
      • (1) Committee members will be elected by the representative assembly.
      • (2) The LINC committee will consist of six members and the president.
      • (3) The term of office shall be two years from July 1 to June 30.
      • (4) Committee members will choose a chair who will serve on the executive.
      • (5) Shall carry out the duties as described in the PSTA Policy and Guidelines.
    • 7.3.3 Professional Development Committee
      • (1) Committee members will be elected by the representative assembly.
      • (2) The professional development committee will consist of five members.
      • (3) The term of office shall be from July 1 to June 30.
      • (4) Committee members will choose a chair who will serve on the executive.
      • (5) Shall carry out the duties as described in the PSTA Policy and Guidelines.
    • 7.3.4 Communications Committee
      • (1) Committee members will be elected by the representative assembly
      • (2) The communications committee will consist of three members.
      • (3) The term of office shall be from July 1 to June 30.
      • (4) Committee members will choose a chair who will serve on the executive.
      • (5) Shall carry out the duties as described in the PSTA Policy and Guidelines.
    • 7.3.5 Teacher Wellness Committee
      • (1) Committee members will be elected by the representative assembly.
      • (2) The Teacher Wellness Committee will consist of three members.
      • (3) The term of office shall be from July 1 to June 3
      • (4) Committee members will choose a chair who will serve on the executive.
      • (5) Shall carry out the duties as described in the PSTA Policy and Guidelines.