Elected Volunteer Teacher Representatives

To substitute for the TBU President when necessary.

To carry-out such reasonable duties as may from time-to-time be delegated by the TBU President

To serve as liaison with Standing and Ad hoc Committees as directed by the President;

To attend local Labour Council meetings or arrange TBU representative(s) to attend local Labour Council meetings.

To report to TBU Council regarding local Labour Council meetings and activities;

To ensure that TBU remain in good standing with affiliated Labour Councils;

To serve as the second representative from TBU to the District Executive Council;

To Chair of the Teacher-Trustee Relations Committee;

To serve as the TBU additional Provincial Councilor where applicable, and to report back to the Executive Council;

To act as a representative in harassment, bullying, and human rights complaints;

To fulfill the other terms of reference for the Vice-President (External) as outlined in the Constitution: Articles, Bylaws and Policies. 

To substitute for the TBU President or Vice-President (External) when necessary;

To carry-out such reasonable duties as may from time-to-time be delegated by the TBU President;

To serve as liaison with Standing and ad hoc Committees as directed by the President;

To ensure that each member of Council shall receive, in September, an updated copy of the TBU Constitution: Articles, Bylaws and Policies;

To ensure that all Constitutional amendments, articles, bylaws, and policies passed in the previous year's Annual Meeting are implemented;

To ensure that all interim policy passed by TBU Council is brought forward to the Annual Meeting

To provide advice and assistance to the TBU on matters related to the Constitution: Articles, Bylaws and Policies;

To plan for and organize the Annual Meeting;

To be the Chair of the Constitution Committee;

To ensure that resolution forms are distributed to Branches no later than March 1st;

To act as a representative in harassment, bullying, and human rights complaints;

To fulfill the other terms of reference for the Vice-President – Internal as outlined in the Constitution: Articles, Bylaws and Policies.

Monitors the TBU Books

Maintain Bank Accounts

Process Claims

Reconcile expenses

Monitors incoming funds

Meets with Grievance Officer to discuss Grievances from the SCDSB.

Check for errors in findings.

Discuss Disciplinary action by the SCDSB 

Respond to disciplinary action, e.g. fair or too heavy handed.

Commitment meet on a need to basis (~4-5 time per year)

Attend monthly TBU meetings

Attend monthly Committee Meetings

Provides support for members with health and safety concerns. 

Works with SCDSB to create a healthy work environment. 

To coordinate the organization of workshops as directed by Council; 

To take accurate minutes of the Executive, Council, Annual and General Meetings or to ensure the accuracy of minutes taken by someone else 

To forward–as directed by the Executive, Council, an Annual or a General Meeting– representations, recommendations and resolutions to the appropriate bodies of Provincial OSSTF 

To ensure, wherever possible, the distribution of the appropriate minutes from the Executive, the Council, the Annual Meeting and a General Meeting at least one week prior to the next regular meeting of that body 

To receive and keep the records of all TBU Committees at the District Office 

To keep a record of the names of the membership as well as members of the Executive, the Council, and all Committees 

To assist in the planning and organization the Annual Meeting 

To be the Chair of the Resolutions Committee

To receive all resolutions for the Annual Meeting 

To ensure that on-time resolutions are distributed to Branches no later than May 1st 

To organize Leadership training

To be the D17 TBU representative for Provincial Equity and Anti-Racism conferences and workshops; 

To collaborate with the other Executive Officers in developing training opportunities on Equity, Anti-Racism, and/or Anti-Oppression 

To liaise with local Anti-Racism community groups and the Simcoe County District School Board on Equity, Anti-Racism, and Anti-Oppression activities 

To act as a representative in harassment, bullying and human rights complaints 

To act as the Bargaining Unit’s Communications Officer 

to report on a timely and regular basis to the Executive and Members 

to attend Provincial, Regional, and/or District Communication/Political Action meetings and workshop 

to attend Provincial, Regional, and/or District Communication/Political Action meetings and workshop 

to assist the President in keeping the membership informed of OSSTF programs and activities 

to maintain the District 17 TBU website 

to organize activities for new Members