Position
Responsibilities
Contact Information
President
Among other duties, the President of the Local shall:
- Be the official spokesperson for the Local
- Preside at all meetings of the Local, the Local Council, and the Local Executive
- Shall be an ex-officio member of all Local committees
- Shall perform such duties as directed by the Local, the Local Council, and the Local Executive
Mai-Ling Storm
Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School
1st Vice President
Among other duties, the 1st Vice President of the Local shall:
- seek input from the Local membership for regional and provincial asking packages
- be responsible for the dissemination of information regarding regional and provincial negotiations and the ratification of tentative agreements
- be a voting member of the Regional Representative Council
- chair the Economic Welface Committee, whose responsibilites include, among others:
- promoting teacher rights and responsibilites
- planning for and promoting improved working conditions for members of the Local
Denise Burgess
South Shore Regional Centre for Education
Vice President- Public Relations
Chair the Local PR Committee, whose responsibilities will be, among others:
- promoting teacher image through publicity of programs of local interest
- coordinating and maintaining internal communications with members via newsletter/website
- sponsoring, coordinating, and hosting a variety of activities for Local members as directed by the Local Executive
Christine Redmond
New Germany Elementary
Vice President- Public Affairs
Chair the Local PA Committee, whose respoinilities will be, among others:
- meeting with MLAs and other local opposition members in order to maintain an open line of dialogue between the Local and the government
- attending school board meetings and preparing reports for circulation
David Kokocki
Chester Area Middle School
Vice President- Professional Development
Chair the Local PD Committee, whose respoinilities will be, among others:
- organizing professional development activities, seminars, and workshops for the Local
- preparing criteria and selecting successful applicants for scholarships and bursaries sposnsored by the Local
Barbara Chapman
Bluenose Academy
Secretary
Duties of the Local Secretary will include, among others:
- Record and maintain copies of the minutes of all meetings of the Local, the Local Council, and the Local Executive
- prepare copies of the minutes for distribution prior to or at all Local meetings
- maintain a record of attendance at all meetings
- maintain all official records
- maintain a current list of contact numbers and addresses of Local NSTU Representative, Local Executive members, and Local standing committee members
Liz Ryan
Park View Education Centre
Forrest Heights
Treasurer
Duties of the Local Treasurer shall include, among others:
- chair the Finance Committee
- administer all financial matters associated with the Local and report to the Local, by means of a financial statement, at general meetings
- prepare a proposed budget for approval at the Annual General Meeting
Sarah Hillier
Bridgewater Jr. High School
Provincial Executive Member
The Provincial Executive Member shall perform tasks as outlined in the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Guidebook.
Ian Kent
Queens Adult High
Member-at-Large- Social
Chair the Local Social Committee, whose responsibitities will be, among others:
- sponsoring, co-ordinating, and hosting a variety of activities for the Local members as directed by the Local Executive
Chera Smith
Immediate Past President
The duties of the Immediate Past President include, among others:
- act in an advisory capacity to the Local President and the Local Executive
Jaylene Chase
New Germany Elementary