Chapter Committees
Standing Committees (Article VIII, Section 1)
Negotiating Committee
The Negotiating Committee shall consist of the Chapter President plus a maximum of fifteen (15) members representing the membership at large. Article VIII, Section 7 (a)
The committee members shall be appointed by the President from among the volunteer members in good standing, and ratified by the Executive Board. Article VIII, Section 7 (b)
Term of office for the appointed members shall commence upon their appointment and continue for three (3) years or until their successors are appointed. Article VIII, Section 7 (c)
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the President for the remainder of the original term only. Article VIII, Section 7 (d)
It shall be the duty of the Negotiating Committee to research issues and prepare and submit initial bargaining proposals (including proposals on reopeners) for review and approval of members in good standing of the bargaining unit(s) prior to commencement of negotiations; to keep the Executive Board and the membership informed on the progress of negotiations and solicit membership input where advisable; to provide advise and special expertise to the Negotiating Team concerning issues on the bargaining table; and to ensure that all bargained agreements are submitted for ratification of the bargaining unit(s) in accordance with Article XII of this Constitution. Article VIII, Section 7 (e)
Negotiating Team
The Negotiating Committee shall establish its own internal process for designating from among themselves a "negotiating team" to meet with employer representatives at the bargaining table. The Chapter President shall be a team member. Article VIII, Section 7 (f)
The Negotiating Team shall negotiate the contract (including reopeners and modifications) for and on behalf of the Chapter with assistance from Association field staff. It shall keep the remaining members of the Negotiating Committee informed at all times as to the progress of negotiations, and shall solicit recommendations and assistance fromt he committee where special expertise and/or membership input may be needed relating to topics under discussion. Article VIII, Section 7 (f) (1)
Contract Advisory Committee
The Negotiating Team shall serve as the Contract Advisory Committee. Term shall be for the length of the present contract. Article VIII, Section 8
Elections Committee
It shall be the duty of this committee to supervise and assist in the preparation, distribution, and counting of the ballots in all elections (including contract ratifications) within the Chapter, and certify the results to the Chapter President. In addition, the committee shall ensure that election procedures are in accordance with applicable provisions of the Association's Constitution & Bylaws and Policy, and this Constitution. Article VIII, Section 9
Grievance Committee
It shall be the duty of the Grievance Committee to supervise and assist the operation of the Chapter's Job Steward program. Article VIII, Section 10 (a)
The committee shall be empowered to and may review proposed settlements of grievances undertaken by individual members of the bargaining unit (i.e., without representation of a Job Steward or CSEA staff) to ensure they are resolved consistent with provisions of the collective barganing agreement. Article VIII, Section 10 (b)
The committee shall review all grievances being considered for arbitration and recommend to the Executive Board whether each particular case should be arbitrated. Article VIII, Section 10 (c)
Membership Committee
It shall be the duty of this committee to strive for 100% CSEA membership within the represented bargaining unit(s), and to prepare and execute a program designed to secure new members and stimulate membership attendance at Chapter meetings on an ongoing basis. Article VIII, Section 11
Political Action Committee
It shall be the duty of this committee to develop and implement a Chapter Alert system designed for emergency contact of the membership when immediate Chapter action is necessary on contract matters, legislative and political issues, and other items of importance to the Association and Chapter. Article VIII, Section 12 (a)
Keep the members informed about the legislative program of the Association, and may recommend to the Chapter membership legislative proposals it deems desirable for submission to the Association's Legislative Committee for consideration and inclusion in the Association's legislative program. Article VIII, Section 12 (b)
Work cooperatively with the Political Action Coordinator (PAC), appropraite staff and Area PACE and Legislative Committee representatives in furtherance of the Association's legislative and political goals, redenring regular reports at Chapter meetings regarding the same and recommending any Chapter support or activity it considers appropriate. Article VIII, Section 12 (c)
Encourage all members to financially support PACE of CSEA and the Victory Club, and educate the membership regarding the necessity for active participation in the political process in accordance with Association and Chapter goals. Article VIII, Section 12 (d)
Make recommendations to the Chapter membership regarding endorsements of candidates for school board, in accordance with the following procedures: Article VIII, Section 12 (e)
(1) The committee shall conduct a pre-screening of candidates to be recommended for endorsement, through direct interviews or questionnaires sent to the candidates. Follwoing the pre-screening process, the committee shall present its recommendations for endorsement at a designated Chapter meeting for action by the Chapter membership. A majority vote shall be required for endorsement.
(2) Whenever possible, the Committee shall arrange for a candidates' forum to provide Chapter members an opportunity to hear and question the candidates on relevant issues prior to hearing the committee's recommendation and the endorsement vote being taken.
The committee shall determine the amount of financial support, if any, to be requested from PACE of CSEA, and shall submit said request to PACE of CSEA on such forms as may be required. Article VIII, Section 12 (f)
The committee shall solicit volunteer activity by the Chapter membership on behalf of endorsed candidates, and shall be responsible for coordinating and directing such member activities. Article VIII, Section 12 (g)