8.7: Appendix 8.7: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Labour Relations Committee Terms of Reference
Policy
Purpose:
1. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Labour Relations Committee existsfor the Board to meet with representatives of the CUPE Local #5543 to propose collective agreement changes, and to negotiate and conclude memoranda of agreement for recommendation to the Board.
Powers and Duties:
2. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Labour Relations Committee has the authority to:
2.1. Establish Board proposals within established Board mandates and guidelines;
2.2. Negotiate with representatives of CUPE; and
2.3. Make recommendations to the Board for ratification.
Membership / Quorum:
3. Membership in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Labour Relations Committee shall consist of:
3.1. Two (2) trustees and one (1) alternate trustee, with a quorum of two (2) trustees; and
3.2. The Superintendent or designate(s).
3.3. Voting Membership shall consist of:
3.3.1. Two (2) trustees appointed to Canadian Union of Public Employees Labour Relations Committee at the Board Organizational Meeting.
3.3.1.1. The alternate trustee shall not be a voting member, unless required to meed quorum.
Decision-Making Process:
4. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Labour Relations Committee shall make all decisions and / or recommendations to the Board, by simple majority of the voting members.
Meetings:
5. Meetings shall be closed to the public; and
6. Meetings shall be held as required to negotiate or interpret agreements.