Members interested in assisting with the activities of their professional association by serving on a committee of the Local should submit their names to Arden Neustaedter, Local 38, ATA (403-262-6616) or secretary@ata38.ab.ca no later than 2021 May 21. Incumbents wishing to re-run must also submit their names. Unless noted otherwise, terms of office commence 2021 July 1.

Nominations received by 2021 May 21 for positions which are uncontested will be declared elected by acclamation. Vacancies for positions will require nomination from the floor at CSR. An election for contested positions will be held at CSR on 2021 June 2.

Positions open for nomination:

ATA, LOCAL 38 STANDING COMMITTEES:

1. ANNUAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

Two members from membership at large (2-year term)

2. COMMUNICATIONS

Members of the Data Team are responsible for:

• developing tools and opportunities for the regular assessment of the needs of the membership.
• developing and utilizing reporting tools to communicate the needs of the membership at Communications Committee meetings.
• considering opportunities for and providing leadership in data visualization and graphical representation of data in Local communications.
• facilitating opportunities for communication amongst the membership, and communication from the membership to the Local.

Four members for the Data Team from the membership at large (2-year term)

3. FINANCE

One member from Elem Constituent Group (2-year term) One member from Sr High Constituent Group (2-year term)

4. HOSPITALITY

Three members from membership at large (2-year term)

5. LEARNER DIVERSITY & EQUITY COMMITTEE

Three members from membership at large (2-year term)

6. POLITICAL ACTION

Three members from membership at large (2-year term)

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

One member from Elem Constituent Group (2-year term)
One member from Jr High/Middle Constituent Group (2-year term) One member from Sr High Constituent Group (2-year term)
One member from Administrator Constituent Group (2-year term) Two members from membership at large (2-year term)

8. RESOLUTIONS

Two members from members at large (CSR) (2-year term)

9. SCHOLARSHIP

One member from Sr High Constituent Group (2-year term) Two members from membership at large (2-year term)

10. TEACHER WELFARE COMMITTEE

One member from Elementary Constituent Group (2-year term)
One member from Jr High Constituent Group (2-year term)
One member from Administrator Constituent Group (2-year term)
One member from Professional System Support Constituent Group (2-year term) Two members from members at large (2-year term)

11. WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Four members from members at large (2-year term)

OTHER COMMITTEES:

1. CALGARY AREA FIELD EXPERIENCES COMMITTEE (CAFEC)

Two members from membership at large (2-year term)

2. ATA/CBE REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT FELLOWSHIPS

3. JOINT WORKSITE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

One member from membership at large (2-year term) ending 2023

Frames of References for standing committees are located in the CSR policy manual and on the website. For further information please contact Arden Neustaedter (403-262-6616) or secretary@ata38.ab.ca.