This role is a member of the Halifax County Local Executive. Expenses are covered (travel, pet/child/eldercare)
and there is a small honourarium for the volunteer.

Paraphrased from our Operational Procedures, the duties are as follows:

Duties as related to the Local Executive

  • conduct and oversee the business of the Local, replace the President if needed
  • regularly attend meetings related to their role and perform duties as required.
  • present written reports to the Executive & the Local regarding their activities.
  • maintain a written record of their work and shall forward it to their successors.
  • at the AGM, present an annual report based on their committee duties and goals.
  • is a member of the Halifax Regional Representative Council, Regional Economic Welfare Committee, Grievance Committee, Asking Package Committee and Regional Bargaining Committee

Duties as related to First Vice President

  • collect and collate items for future Regional Asking Packages;
  • chair the Economic Welfare and Resolutions Committee;
  • conduct a forum to collect the concerns of members no later than the conclusion of the October Rep meeting;
  • oversee Halifax County Local Resolutions to Annual Council collection and submission process
  • keep abreast of issues surrounding working conditions of the membership

Duties as related to Chairing the Economic Welfare and Resolutions Committee

  • regularly attend committee meetings and perform duties as required;
  • coordinate with and supporting the work of the Regional Economic Welfare Committee;
  • promote effective working conditions of the Local membership;
  • consult with Local committees regarding possible submissions to the Regional Asking Package Committee with respect to the Regional agreement. Such submissions will be made in writing;
  • survey the membership for general concerns, collate the information and recommend to the Local Executive Council appropriate action;
  • facilitate the collection, editing and submission process of the Halifax County Local Resolutions to Annual Council;
  • educate and assist members in the preparation of resolutions and accompanying briefs;
  • brief the Local’s delegation to Annual Council at a pre-Council meeting when one is held.

Meetings / Time Commitment

  • At least 6 Local Executive Meetings, usually 4:30 – 8:00 pm. Supper is provided
  • At least 8 Local Council / General Meetings, usually 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on a Wednesday
  • Local Committee meetings as determined by the Chair & the committee, usually at least 6 meetings
  • Attend Halifax Regional Representative Meetings at least 6 per year, usually first Mon of the month 4:30 – 7pm
  • Regional Committee meetings a few times per year
  • Attend Annual Council, a weekend in Apr or May (Friday – Sunday), and Pre-Council meeting, usually evening in April
  • Attend Executive Summer Leadership Planning, traditionally 3 days in the summer time – August 10 – 12, 2015
  • May attend NSTU Leadership Development Institute, traditionally 3 days in the summer – August 18 – 20, 2015
  • May be member of Halifax County Local Table Officers

Please feel free to contact the Local President, Grant Frost, if you have any questions about the role.

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INFORMATION FORM

LOCALEXECUTIVE FIRST vICE pRESIDENT (eC wELFARE & reSOLUTIONS)

Term of office Aug 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019 (Election to take place WednesdayJune 7, 2017 at the AGM)

Name:

Contact information: (H)(C)(W)

NSTU webmail address:

Present school/site and assignment:

Do you attend meetings of your Local regularly?Yes ()No ( )

Comment:

Have you been an NSTU Representative? How long?

List below the NSTU Committees on which you have served, the offices you have held and for how long.

Local Level

Regional Level

Provincial Level

National Level

NSTU ACTIVITIES

(Ex. Professional Association(s), Department of Education Committee(s), School Advisory Council, etc.)

(Initial) ______I have read the Roles & Responsibilities of this position and commit to fulfill those duties.

Form due TuesMay 30, 2017(4PM) Email form to Shelley Luddington or fax 902.468.7782