Being a member of Executive is a rewarding learning opportunity in which you can make a difference!
Duties under our Constitution include:
Chief Negotiator - negotiates the collective Agreement; maintains agreement
President - official spokesperson and representative of Local; liaison and ex-officio member of all committees; signing officer; (2 year term for this position so no election until 2014)
First Vice-President - assists the President, coordinates preparation of the newsletter, attends committees
Second Vice-President - assists the President and First Vice-President and acts as liaison to the P.D. Committee
Treasurer - maintains financial records, pays expenses of the Local and reports to Executive and membership
Secretary - prepares and circulates accurate minutes of Executive and general meetings
Health and Safety Officer - acts as liaison with the Board's Joint Health and Safety Committee, the Local Executive and general membership; conducts annual audits of schools
Executive Members at Large (3) - duties as determined by the Executive
Look for opportunities throughout the year to serve on committees such as Professional Development, Outreach, and New Teachers.
All active members are eligible and encouraged to run - you will be compensated for your time!
Local Elections for 2013- 2014
Elections will be held May 23, 2013 at the Lamplighter Inn for the following positions -
President (two year term so no election until 2014)
First Vice-President Second Vice-President
Secretary Treasurer
Health and Safety Officer
Executive Members at Large (3 members)
Chief Negotiator
Collective Bargaining Committee
(4 members; 5 if Pres and Negotiator are same person)
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BEFORE MAY 3, 2013
Forms: www.etfotvots.com
Mail to: Local Elections Officer
ETFO Thames Valley Occasional Teachers' Local
521 Nottinghill Rd., Suite 8
London, Ontario N6K 4L4
Email to: etfotvot@gmail.com
Or fax to: (519) 641-6838
Once nominations close, check www.etfotvots.com for slate of candidates.
Members may not run from the floor unless no nomination for that position has been received.
Annual General Meeting and Elections
Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Best Western Lamplighter Inn
591 Wellington Road South
London, Ontario
Dinner Buffet: 5:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P. required for meal
tvotpd@gmail.com to register
Win one of our many door prizes.
REMINDER
To remain an elementary Occasional Teacher with TVDSB you must annually:
- Work at least five full days as a TVDSB elementary Occasional Teacher
- Pay your Ontario College of Teachers' fees by April 15th (fee deducted for those in LTO on January first)
- Complete your Offence Declaration online
- Complete all online training modules and WHMIS review
- Submit your online Statement of Intent to Remain on the List by April 30
- Inform the Board of any changes of name, address, and/or telephone number
