NSTU Representatives

NSTU Operational Procedures Excerpt

Section I – Governance

12. NSTU Locals

A. STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE

Note: The Provincial Executive has the authority to establish NSTU Local governance and structure granted under Article IV of the By-Laws.

1. 1. Local Constitution Model
      1. The Provincial Executive adopted a Local Constitution Model which forms part of these Operational Procedures and is found in Appendix A. This Local Constitution Model outlines the structure and governance Locals must follow.

      2. The Provincial Executive reviews the Local Constitution Model on a regular basis and makes amendments as required.

   2. Local Operational Procedures
      1. A Local must adopt Local Operational Procedures as appropriate to complement the Local’s Constitution.

      2. Once Operational Procedures are adopted by a Local these procedures must be filed with NSTU Central Office.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Roles and Responsibilities are categorized as follows:

      1. Local Executive – plans and implements policies and directives of the Provincial Executive.

      2. Local Executives – are encouraged to hold meetings early in each school year to inform new members and substitute teachers regarding: their rights and privileges; their duties and responsibilities; benefits of Active and Reserve Membership; and their obligation to supply their educational entity with accurate information for pay purposes.

      3. NSTU Representative – duties for NSTU representatives include, but are not limited to:
         1. The timely distribution and posting of NSTU information received through the provincial NSTU representative network.
         2. The timely distribution and posting of information received from the NSTU Local.
         3. Directing members’ requests to the appropriate Local or provincial support persons.
         4. Coordinating the collection of annual membership registry data in his/her educational site.
         5. Requesting time on the staff meeting agenda for NSTU updates.
         6. Calling other meetings as necessary.
         7. Assisting new members to become informed NSTU members.
         8. Identifying themselves to all members new to their educational site.
         9. Ensuring all members understand the NSTU representatives’ roles and duties.

         10. Conducting other functions as outlined in these Operational Procedures.

      4. General Membership – gathers and shares information.

   2. A member of the Local has the right to vote on all motions at Local General Meetings.

C. NSTU REPRESENTATIVE

1. 1. A NSTU representative is an active member of the NSTU assigned to an educational site within the geographical or educational site boundaries of the Local.

   2. Each educational site shall elect a minimum of one (1) NSTU representative. Educational sites with up to twenty-five (25) members shall elect a maximum of one (1) NSTU representative. Educational sites with twenty-six (26) to fifty (50) members may elect a maximum of two (2) NSTU representatives. Educational sites with fifty-one (51) to one hundred (100) members may elect a maximum of three (3) NSTU representatives. Educational sites with over one hundred (100) members may elect a maximum of four (4) NSTU representatives. The educational site shall be entitled to an equal number of alternate representatives.

   3. Notwithstanding C II above, under exceptional circumstances, a Local may at a Local General Meeting approve additional NSTU representatives at an individual educational site for an academic year.