To: Secondary Occasional Teacher Members of District 13 Durham
From: Julia McCrea, OTBU President
Date: May 1, 2024
You are invited to attend, and this is notice of the OSSTF/FEESO District 13 Durham OTBU
Annual Meeting For Elections, Constitution and Bylaw Amendments and Budget for 2024-2025.
Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024,
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online Virtual Meeting
Details: An honourarium for Dinner will be provided for persons pre-registered and attending.
To register for the meeting: Complete the google document at this link: https://forms.gle/MuqTMnYsCgZNrgAH8
You are requested to provide your full name, phone number, personal (not DDSB) email, address and to specify any accommodations requirements. You will receive an automatic reply at the time of registration and a reminder email prior to the meeting.
All members on our contact list will receive notice of this event in the mail. Email will be sent to update all members who have submitted their non-board email contact information. Changes will be posted by email UPDATE.
ANNUAL MEETING AND IMPORTANT DATES: (from OTBU Constitution and Bylaws)
Elections are for the following positions:
a)Executive Committee
a) President
b) First Vice President
c) Second Vice-President
d) Secretary
e) Treasurer
f) Additional Representative(s) to the District Council as specified in the District Constitution and By-laws.
g) Anti-Oppression and Social Justice Lead.
ii) Additional delegate(s) to the Provincial Assembly, should F.T.E. permit.
iii) Representative(s) to District Committees as specified in Article 3, Section 3.
b)The term of office shall be for one year commencing on July 1st.
Nomination forms and resolution forms are available.
Nomination Form
Send completed forms to: Ellen Hinan email: mailto:Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
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NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Nominations Open - Complete form and submit to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
Nominations Close: Friday, May 24, 2024
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Candidate Campaign Literature to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
See guidelines in Constitution and Bylaws.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Candidate Campaign Literature can be distributed to schools. See guidelines in Constitution and Bylaws.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Candidate Campaign Literature Posted in OTBU UPDATE email DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
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Friday, May 24, 2024, 11.59 p.m.
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Nominations Close - Forms DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Nominees posted in UPDATE email to members
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Campaign literature can be distributed at Annual Meeting
Nominations Close at the Annual Meeting for any positions unfilled as of May 24, 2024
Elections at Annual Meeting
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RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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On-time Amendments DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Amendments posted in OTBU UPDATE email Annual Meeting information
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Late Amendments at the Annual Meeting
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RESOLUTIONS FOR OTHER MATTERS
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Friday, May 24, 2024
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On-time resolutions DUE to : Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca and posted in OTBU UPDATE email.
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REGISTRATION for MEETING & DINNER HONOURARIUM
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Due: Friday, May 31, 2024
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For more information: e.g. Constitution and Bylaws, Nomination Forms
Contact: Julia McCrea, OTBU President
Email: julia.mccrea@d13.osstf.ca
Telephone: 289-356-6979
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Registration
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Nomination Form
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Resolutions
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OTBU CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
VIEW AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
2024 OTBU Constitution and Bylaw Resolutions
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| District 13 OTBU Annual Meeting 2023 On-Time Nominations |
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The following nominations were received by the on-time deadline.
Executive Committee
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
District Councillor
Additional Representative to District Council - two (2) to be elected:
District Standing Committee Representative
OTBU Representative to:
Communications
Educational/Political Action
Health and Safety
Human Rights
Professional Development
Public Relations
Provincial Assembly Delegate
Additional Delegate to the Provincial Assembly - one (1) to be elected:
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Duties of Elected positions
The roles of District Standing Committee representatives can be found on the District website, www.d13.osstf.ca
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BY-LAWS
BY-LAW 1 - DUTIES
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SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the President to:
a) be the Chief Executive Officer and official representative of the
Bargaining Unit;
b) be one of the signing officers of the Unit;
c) call Unit Executive meetings and General Meetings as required;
d) liaise regularly with the President of the District or the District
Executive where the President is also the District President;
e) submit reports each year to the OTBU Annual Meeting and
the District Annual Meeting;
f) represent the Unit on the District Executive and the District Council;
g) be the Unit Communications and Political Action Officer;
h) be a member of the OTBU Collective Bargaining Team;
i) represent the Unit at Provincial Council and the Annual Meeting of
the Provincial Assembly or to appoint an alternate for all or part of these
meetings should the President be unable to attend;
j) attend OSSTF/FEESO Regional Meetings, Conferences, and Leadership
training opportunities, as appropriate;
k) serve or designate a representative to serve as the Chairperson of the
Unit Executive;
l) sit as a member, ex-officio, of all OTBU Committees.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the First Vice-President to:
a) perform the duties of the President in the President's absence;
b) represent the Unit on District Council when the number of
Representatives to the District Council, as specified in the District Constitution and Bylaws, is one or more.
c) be a member of the Collective Bargaining Team;
d) chair the OTBU Communications Committee;
e) represent the Unit on the District Executive and District Council, in
the event that the President is elected or appointed to an additional
position on the District Executive;
f) carry out other duties as may be delegated by the President.
SECTION 4. It shall be the duty of the Second Vice-President to:
a) perform the duties of the First Vice-President in their absence;
b) represent the Unit on District Council when the number of
Representatives to the District Council, as specified in the District Constitution and Bylaws, is two or more.
c) coordinate the Professional Development and Social activities of the
Unit;
d) carry out the duties of the Educational Services Officer;
e) attend Provincial and Regional Educational Services conferences
and workshops, as required;
f) carry out other duties as may be delegated by the President.
SECTION 5. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to:
a) receive correspondence on behalf of the Unit;
b) record and keep, or cause to be kept, the records of Unit Executive
meetings, General Meetings, and the Annual Meeting;
c) carry out other duties as may be delegated by the President.
SECTION 6. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to:
a) keep accurate account of Unit finances and report to each Executive,
General Meeting, and Annual Meeting regarding the status of Unit
finances;
b) at least semi-annually, provide to the Bargaining Unit Executive financial
reports which include expenses to date for each budget line and the
financial position of the Bargaining Unit, including all Bargaining Unit
assets, and forward the reports to the District Treasurer;
c) present the projected budget on behalf of the Unit Executive to the
Members for approval at the Annual Meeting;
d) act as co-signing authority for the Unit;
e) carry out other duties as may be delegated by the President.
SECTION 7. It shall be the duty of the Representatives to the District Council to:
a) keep the OTBU Executive Committee informed about the questions,
concerns, and initiatives arising from the OTBU membership;
b) attend and be a voting member of the District Council;
c) carry out other duties as may be delegated by the President.
SECTION 11. It shall be the duty of the Delegate(s) to the Provincial Assembly to:
attend the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Assembly, and Special
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To: Secondary Occasional Teacher Members of District 13 Durham
From: Julia McCrea, OTBU President
Date: May 1, 2024
You are invited to attend, and this is notice of the OSSTF/FEESO District 13 Durham OTBU
Annual Meeting For Elections, Constitution and Bylaw Amendments and Budget for 2024-2025
Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024,
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online Virtual Meeting
Details: An honourarium for Dinner will be provided for persons pre-registered and attending.
To register for the meeting: Complete the google document at this link: https://forms.gle/MuqTMnYsCgZNrgAH8
You are requested to provide your full name, phone number, personal (not DDSB) email, address and to specify any accommodations requirements. You will receive an automatic reply at the time of registration and a reminder email prior to the meeting.
All members on our contact list will receive notice of this event in the mail. Email will be sent to update all members who have submitted their non-board email contact information. Changes will be posted by email UPDATE.
ANNUAL MEETING AND IMPORTANT DATES: (from OTBU Constitution and Bylaws)
Elections are for the following positions:
a)Executive Committee
a) President
b) First Vice President
c) Second Vice-President
d) Secretary
e) Treasurer
f) Additional Representative(s) to the District Council as specified in the District Constitution and By-laws.
g) Anti-Oppression and Social Justice Lead.
ii) Additional delegate(s) to the Provincial Assembly, should F.T.E. permit.
iii) Representative(s) to District Committees as specified in Article 3, Section 3.
b)The term of office shall be for one year commencing on July 1st.
Nomination forms and resolution forms are available:
Nomination Form
Send completed forms to: Ellen Hinan email: mailto:Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Nominations Open - Complete form and submit to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
Nominations Close: Friday, May 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Candidate Campaign Literature to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
See guidelines in Constitution and Bylaws.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Candidate Campaign Literature can be distributed to schools. See guidelines in Constitution and Bylaws.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Candidate Campaign Literature Posted in OTBU UPDATE email DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
Friday, May 24, 2024, 11.59 p.m. Nominations Close - Forms DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Nominees posted in UPDATE email to members
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Campaign literature can be distributed at Annual Meeting
Nominations Close at the Annual Meeting for any positions unfilled as of May 24, 2024
Elections at Annual Meeting
RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 On-time Amendments DUE to: Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Amendments posted in OTBU UPDATE email Annual Meeting information
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Late Amendments at the Annual Meeting
RESOLUTIONS FOR OTHER MATTERS
Friday, May 24, 2024 On-time resolutions DUE to : Ellen.Hinan@osstf.ca and posted in OTBU UPDATE email.
REGISTRATION for MEETING & DINNER HONOURARIUM Due: Friday, May 31, 2024
For more information: e.g. Constitution and Bylaws, Nomination Forms
Contact: Julia McCrea, OTBU President
Email: julia.mccrea@d13.osstf.ca
Telephone: 289-356-6979
Please check the OTBU pages of the District 13 website regularly for updates, or join our Member Contact List by sending an email from your personal (not Board) email account to julia.mccrea@d13.osstf.ca with Subscribe in the Subject line.