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DRAFT REVISION/June 2004
LOCAL 1165 Of the CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Comprised of Local 1165-1 and Local 1165-2 Local 1165-3 and Local 1165-4 BYLAWS
Section 1 – NNDSB Office, Clerical and Technical Workers Section 2 – NNDSB Custodial Maintenance Workers Section 3 – Conseil Scolaire Catholique Franco-Nord Section 4 – Conseil Scolaire Publique Nord-Est Section 5 – Aramark Section 6 – Transportation Consortium
SEPTEMBER 2004
PREAMBLE (updated July 1999) In order to improve the social and economic welfare of its members without regard to sex, colour, race or creed, to promote efficiency in public employment and to manifest it’s belief in the value of the unity of organized labour, this Local 1165 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (hereinafter referred to as CUPE) has been formed. The following Bylaws are adopted by the Local pursuant to, and to supplement, Appendix "B" of the CUPE Constitution, to safeguard the rights of all Members to provide responsible administration to the Local, and to involve as many members as possible through the sharing of duties and responsibilities. SECTION 1 – NAME The name of the Local shall be Canadian Union of Public Employees Local #1165-1, 1165-2, 1165-3, 1165-4, 1165-5, 1165-6. SECTION 2- OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Local are to: Support C.U.P.E. in reaching the goals set out in Article II of the CUPE
Constitution; SECTION 3 – INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS Numbers of Articles at the end of sections or subsections refer to relevant articles of the C.U.P.E. Constitution (as revised from time to time) which should be read in conjunction with these by-laws. Masculine pronouns shall be understood to include the feminine gender. Majority vote reflects the majority of members in attendance. SECTION 4 – MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS REGULAR, SPECIAL AND UNIT a) A General Membership meeting shall be held three (3) times per year, at a
date and time and location to be in each geographical area suitable to the
Local. b) Special General Membership meetings may be ordered by the Executive Board or requested in writing by no fewer than fifteen (15) members. Bargaining unit or a section of the bargaining unit meeting may be ordered by the President or the Executive or be requested in writing by no fewer than ten percent (10%) of the members. The President shall immediately call a special meeting when so ordered or requested and shall see that all members receive twenty-four (24) hours notice of the special meeting and subject(s) to be discussed. No business shall be transacted at the special meeting other than that for which the meeting is called and notice given. c) A quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the whole shall be eleven (11) members, including at least three (3) members of the Executive Board. d) Bargaining unit or sections thereof; a quorum would be (1) executive and 10 % of membership. Minutes are to be taken and submitted to the Executive at the next scheduled meeting. e) The order of business (see Constitution B.VIIII) f) Approved minutes of the executive meetings will be made available to the general membership. SECTION 5 – VOTING OF FUNDS and EXPENSES Any money, excluding normal operating expenses (including the moderate use of long distance phone calls) as covered by the following by-laws, and money allotted to arbitration cases, must be voted on and carried by a 2/3’s majority vote by the Membership. Voting on amounts of $500.00 or more must be carried out by a notice-of-motion. A notice-of-motion is a motion made and seconded at a meeting. A written notice is then sent out for 30 days to Members, stating the motion for consideration, prior to voting on that question at the next meeting. Out of pocket expenses shall be provided each month to the President,
Vice-Presidents, Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary. A penalty of 1/3 off of the out of pocket expenses shall be imposed on any
Officer of the Local, if he fails to attend a scheduled Executive meeting (as
per Section 4(a) and (b) 7(b) and Const. B.3.13), unless he provides a monthly
activity report and a written excuse explaining the absence. Sanction for
payment of the out of pocket expenses to an absent Officer will be decided by
the Membership; but, sanction is not needed when an Officer is working at his
regular place of employment. If an Officer fails to attend a consecutive second
and third scheduled Executive meeting, and again provides no report and has no
good reason to be The President, Recording Secretary and Secretary-Treasurer, shall each be
allowed the necessary funds, not to exceed $25.00 monthly to reimburse
themselves for office expenses. The Local shall allow a mileage rate to those Members, using their vehicles
for the Local’s business within the boundaries of the Local. The rate per
kilometer shall be based on the rate that CUPE
pays. For Executive Board members current mileage rates shall be paid for each
Executive and Membership meeting attended. At economy, tourist or coach rates for public transportation, as decided by the Membership. If more than one member attends a convention, educational or committee function, mileage will be paid the rate per kilometer based on the current rate of the CUPE. All members elected by the Membership or appointed by the Executive Board to do the Local’s normal business and all delegates elected to conventions, educational and committee functions held outside of their own municipality shall be paid transportation expenses. Expenses and compensation for any loss of salary and benefits incurred will be paid. Out of pocket expense rates: All delegates elected to conventions, educational and committee functions
held within their own municipality shall have no travel allowance. There shall
be an out of pocket allowance for expenses (except Negotiating Committees), and
compensation for any loss of salary and benefits incurred. The Local shall be allowed to spend on educational institutes and seminars
for that year (January to December), up to and including 7% of the previous
year’s gross income. The Executive Committee shall be allowed, with the approval of the
Secretary-Treasurer, an operations expense to purchase office equipment. (eg.
Computers, briefcases, filing cabinets, desks, etc) for that year (January to
December) of up to and including 2% of the previous years’ gross income. The Local shall allow a donation of $100.00 to members, upon their retirement
with their written notification. The Local shall allow a donation of $100.00 to a non-retired Member’s spouse
or child upon the death of the member. The Local may allow payments of the following
affiliations: the Ontario Federation of Labour, C.U.P.E. District Council or
other local labour council when approved by the Membership. Any monies paid to the Local as a result of EI rebates for members of Local #1165-1 and Local #1165-2 will remain with the Local to be used for expenses of the local and its members and that this is an ongoing procedure to be reviewed as per resolution dated June 21, 2003. SECTION 6-OFFICERS The officers of the Local shall be the President, two (2) Vice Presidents for
each bargaining unit in the NNDSB and one (1) Vice President for each of the
other four (4) units, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and up to a
maximum of three (3) Trustees. All officers shall be elected by the Membership. Should any Officer fail to answer the roll call for 3 consecutive scheduled
meetings without having good cause his office shall be declared vacant and the
position filled by election at the following
membership meeting. (See section (a) and (b) and
Const. B.2.5). The Executive officers shall complete the tasks and responsibilities as set out for their position. This will be done ensuring confidentiality. SECTION 7 – EXECUTIVE BOARD (See Const. Article B.II) The Executive Board shall be comprised of all officers, except Trustees. The Executive shall meet at least once every 2 months. A majority of the executive constitutes a quorum. The Executive Officers shall hold title to any real estate of Local. They shall have no right to sell, convey or encumber any real estate without first giving notice and then submitting the proposition to a membership meeting and having it approved. The Executive Board shall do the work delegated to it by the Local and shall be held responsible for the proper and effective functioning of all committees. All charges against members or officers must be made in writing and dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the CUPE Constitution (Articles B.VI.) SECTION 8 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS (See Const. B. III) The VICE PRESIDENTS / CHIEF STEWARDS shall: The RECORDING SECRETARY shall: The SECRETARY TREASURER shall: SECTION 9 – FEES, DUES AND ASSESSMENTS Monthly Dues The monthly dues shall be 1.25% of gross wages, deducted monthly. If the C.U.P.E. convention raises their per capita above the level previously established these by-laws will be deemed to have been automatically amended to conform to the new C.U.P.E. minima. SECTION 10 – NOMINATION, ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
(reference Const. Article B.11) 1) Nominations, after properly written notification to the Members, shall be received in September at a regular membership meeting. Election and installation of Officers for a two (2) year period will be carried out at an Election meeting to be held in October. 2) When a position must be filled between normal election times, the President shall be authorized to appoint a member to that position until such times as a by-election is called. Written notice must be issued; nomination and election shall be carried out at the next general membership meeting. By-election is specific to the bargaining unit/ location. Normal election rules apply. 3) No member may hold more than one elected position on the Executive Board. 4) Voting shall be by secret ballot. 5) The President shall appoint, with approval of those Members present, a Returning Officer and assistants, who are neither officers nor candidates, and who will be responsible for issuing, collecting and counting ballots. 6) Voting to fill one office shall be conducted and completed, and recounts dealt with, before balloting may begin to fill another office. 7) A majority of votes cast shall be required before any candidate can be declared elected. Subsequent ballots shall be taken, if necessary, to obtain a majority. The candidate receiving the lowest number of votes in the previous ballot shall be dropped. In case of a final tie vote, the presiding officer may cast the deciding vote. 8) Any member may request a recount of the votes for any election and a recount shall be conducted if the request is supported, in a vote, by at least the number of members equal to a quorum for a Membership meeting. (see Section 4 (c)). 9) Election of Trustees – 10) Installation of New Members (see page 73 of C.U.P.E. Constitution) SECTION 11 – DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS, SEMINARS, ETC. Except for the President’s option of first preference, all delegates to conventions shall be chosen at an Executive or General Membership meeting. If there has been no quorum, two (2) members selected by the Executive Committee shall be allowed to attend CUPE Conventions in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, as finances allow. Only one member shall be allowed to attend CUPE Conventions outside of Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Representation at an educational institute and seminars shall be on the recommendation of the Executive, subject to final approval by the Membership. If there has been no quorum, members elected by the Executive Committee shall be allowed to attend education institutes and seminars within Ontario, if funds are available. SECTION 12 – COMMITTEES Each ad hoc committee shall elect its own chairperson and recording secretary. Negotiating Committee STANDING COMMITTEES The Chairperson of each standing committee may be elected by the members at a Membership Meeting. The Chairperson and executive Board may, with the concurrence of the membership jointly appoint other members to serve on a committee. A Vice President may be a member, ex-officio, of each committee. There may be standing committees as follows: i) Grievance Committee This committee may process all grievances not settled at the initial stage and its reports shall be submitted first to the Executive Board, with a copy to the C.U.P.E. Representative, and then to a Membership Meeting. Grievances must be in writing on the forms provided by the National Office and be signed by the complainant(s), as provided for in the collective agreement. The committee shall comprise the elected chairperson and two (2) other members to be selected. The committee shall appoint its secretary from among its members. ii) Special Committees: A special ad hoc committee may be established for a specified purpose and period by the Membership at a specified meeting. The members shall be elected at the same meeting or another Membership Meeting or may, by specific authorization of the Membership, be appointed by the President or Executive Board. Two (2) members of the Executive may sit on any special committee as ex-official members. SECTION 13- AMENDMENTS (Const. Articles B.VII) In the event of any conflict between these by-laws and the C.U.P.E. Constitution, the latter shall govern. Constitution interpretation, including determination of conflict, is the prerogative of the National President. These by-laws shall not be amended, added to or suspended except upon a majority vote of those present and voting at a regular or special membership meeting following seven days notice given at a previous regular membership meeting or at least sixty (60) days written notice. No change in these by-laws shall be valid and take effect until approved by the National President of C.U.P.E. The validity shall date from the letter of approval of the National President. SECTION 14 – RULES OF ORDER All meetings of the Local shall be conducted in accordance with the basic principles of Canadian parliamentary procedure. In situations not covered in the by-laws, the C.U.P.E. Constitution may provide guidance, but, if the situation is not dealt with there, Bourinot’s Rules of Order shall be consulted and applied. |