PSAC DCL 05/20500

SECTION 11

DIRECTLY CHARTERED LOCALS, THEIR JURISDICTION, AUTHORITY AND RIGHTS

Sub-Section (1)

A DCL shall establish By-Laws and policies for its operation and such By-Laws and policies shall be fully consistent with the Constitution of the PSAC and shall in no way contravene its provisions.

Sub-Section (2)

A duly-established DCL shall have jurisdiction over its members who shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the By-Laws of the DCL, save only that a member who has exhausted all means for the resolution of a problem through his/her DCL shall have the right to request a full review of the matter by the PSAC Centre. In such cases, the PSAC Centre shall consult with the DCL concerned.

Sub-Section (3)

A DCL shall have the right to hold meetings as outlined in its own By-Laws and shall be solely responsible for all costs involved in such meetings.

Sub-Section (4)

(a) A DCL shall have the right to elect its own officers and to elect at a general meeting, held within a period of not more than twelve (12) months and not less than six (6) months prior to the commencement of the regular National Triennial Convention of the PSAC, delegates and alternates to the forthcoming National Triennial Convention of the PSAC. Only dues-paying members, or Life Members who are otherwise eligible, shall be eligible for election as delegates.

(b) At a general meeting held at least six (6) months prior to the regular National Triennial Convention of the PSAC, a DCL shall have the right to adopt resolutions for consideration by delegates to the forthcoming National Triennial Convention of the PSAC.

(c) The National President of the PSAC or his/her nominee shall have the right to attend the Annual General Meeting of all DCLs and to speak when requested. PSAC Constitution as amended at the 2015 National Triennial Convention – June 2016 Edition 22 Sub-Section

Sub-Section (5)

A DCL shall:

(a) process appeals and grievances involving its members up to, but not including, grievances at the adjudication level. The DCL functions may be delegated to the PSAC Centre from time to time by any DCL requesting assistance or service;

(b) be delegated authority from the PSAC Centre and assume responsibility, at the Local level, for collective agreements signed by the PSAC covering employees in the Local within the jurisdiction of the DCL;

(c) represent its members on matters such as classification and working conditions, not already covered in collective agreements, and all other matters which are solely of concern to the DCL members;

(d) provide the liaison between its members and the PSAC Centre;

(e) select and appoint staff within the limitations of the Constitution of the PSAC;

(f) elect its own officers; and (g) hold its own meetings. Sub-Section

Sub-Section (6)

The internal operations of a DCL shall be the primary concern and responsibility of that DCL and its members subject only to Sub-Section (2) of this Section.

Sub-Section (7)

Each DCL and its officers shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of Section 25 of this Constitution.

Sub-Section (8)

(a) Each DCL will provide the National President of the PSAC with

(i) an annual detailed statement of receipts and expenditures, and

(ii) a balance sheet showing Assets, Liabilities and Equities by March 31st of each year.

These statements must be reviewed by a PSAC member or other person who is not on the DCL Executive who, along with the Local President or Treasurer, will certify their completeness and accuracy. PSAC Constitution as amended at the 2015 National Triennial Convention – June 2016 Edition 23

(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, the PSAC National President can, at any time, require a DCL to provide a detailed audited statement of receipts and expenditures certified by qualified accountants.

Sub-Section (9)

A DCL will be restricted in its operations to matters which solely affect its own membership within its defined area of jurisdiction.

Sub-Section (10)

Notwithstanding Section 7, Sub-Section (2) (j), a DCL may engage in communications, political action and public relations on matters of concern to the members assigned to it, provided that its communications, political action and public relations are not detrimental to other parts of the PSAC.

Sub-Section (11)

DCLs shall have the right to any service or services provided by the PSAC Centre under the terms of the Constitution, subject to regulations established by the NBoD.

Sub-Section (12)

A DCL shall, through democratic process, establish the total amount of dues to be paid by members assigned to it. Such total amount of dues shall include that portion levied by the PSAC in the manner provided by Section 24 of the Constitution.