PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING THE NOMINATION FORM!!!
This role is a member of the Halifax County Local Executive. Expenses are covered (travel, pet/child/eldercare) and there is a small honorarium for the volunteer.)
Paraphrased from our Operational Procedures (posted on our site for more information), the duties are as follows:
Duties as related to the Local Executive
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Conduct the business of the Local
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Regularly attend meetings related to their role and perform duties as required.
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Present written reports to the Executive & the Local regarding their activities.
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Maintain a written record of their work and shall forward it to their successors.
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At the AGM, present an annual report based on their committee duties and goals.
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May be a member of the Halifax County Local Table Officers or the Halifax Regional Representative Council.
Duties as related to Vice-President - Social & Wellness
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Chair the Social & Wellness Committee;
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Oversee the duties and activities of the Social and Wellness Committee;
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Provide a written annual report, upon request of the President, prior to the Local Presidents’ Conference.
Duties related to social activities
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Sponsor, coordinate, and host a variety of activities for Local members as directed by the Local Executive or
planned by the committee;
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Organize and host an annual retirement function;
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Assist in the setting up of any meetings as requested by the Executive Council;
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Arrange entertainment and/or refreshments for Halifax County Local delegates and alternates at Annual
Council.
Duties related to wellness activities
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Research and raise teacher consciousness regarding wellness as a workplace issue;
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Plan and promote activities and programs which support teacher health;
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Support the membership by ensuring they are knowledgeable about the Employee Assistance Program and
NSTU Early Intervention Program;
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When applicable, provide information to Economic Welfare on issues of teacher wellness for inclusion in
regional contract negotiations
Meetings / Time Commitment
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At least 6 Local Executive Meetings, usually 4:30 – 8:00 pm. Supper is provided
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At least 6 Local Council / General Meetings, usually 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on a Wednesday
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Local Committee meetings as determined by the Chair & the committee
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Attend Annual Council, traditionally in May
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Attend Pre-Council meeting, usually evening in April
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Attend Executive Planning, traditionally 2-3 days in the summer time
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Attend NSTU Leadership Development Institute, traditionally 3 days in the summer
Please feel free to contact the Local President, Shawn Hanifen (
halifaxcountylocal@nstu.ca), or VP - Nominations, Jason Jennings (hfxconominations@nstu.ca) if you have any questions about the role.
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Term of office:
August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026(Election will take place at the June 2024 Annual General Meeting)
Nomination form is due
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm.