Each year, Provincial Executive Council (PEC) names one of its members to each specialist council to function as its representative in the following capacities: (a) Promotional: By becoming knowledgeable the objectives, operation and program of the specialist council, the PEC member is able to publicize council activities to prospective members and enhance the council’s status among Alberta educators. (b) Facilitative: The presence of a PEC liaison at executive meetings of the specialist council provides an opportunity for mutually beneficial exchanges on matters requiring action or decision by the provincial body. When necessary, the liaison can present and support the specialist council’s concerns and requests to PEC. The PEC liaison is voting and attends meetings of the specialist council at no expense to the council. The PEC liaison is expected to attend his or her council’s annual conference and executive meetings if feasible. The liaison should be on the council mailing list and should receive the same notices and materials that are sent to the council executive. 2. LIAISON BETWEEN COUNCILS AND THE PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION ATA STAFF REPRESENTATION ON SPECIALIST COUNCIL Each year the Association names a member of its executive staff to each council. This ATA staff advisor attends all executive meetings and is a regular voting member of the specialist council executive and has several specific functions to perform: (a) Liaise between the council and Barnett House in matters involving the update of executive lists, printing and distribution of council materials including journals, newsletters, brochures, posters, and preparation of membership lists and financial arrangements; vet publications with respect to ATA policy and facilitate copyright clearances. (b) Assist with completion of annual report and financial audits including conference. (c) Advise on policy and procedural matters related to (i) council operation at the provincial and regional levels, (ii) regulations and guidelines, (iii) financial affairs, (iv) recommendations and submissions to Provincial Executive Council and (v) the constitution. (d) Act as council except on (PIPA). Personal Information and Privacy Act (e) Review keynote speakers conference contracts, contracts for facilities and sign as Association representative. Note: Copies of facility contracts must be filed in Professional Development, attention Cheryl O’Brien. (f) Advise and assist in developing plans and selecting professional development activities for members.
Each year, Provincial Executive Council (PEC) names one of its members to each specialist council to function as its representative in the following capacities: (a) Promotional: By becoming knowledgeable the objectives, operation and program of the specialist council, the PEC member is able to publicize council activities to prospective members and enhance the council’s status among Alberta educators. (b) Facilitative: The presence of a PEC liaison at executive meetings of the specialist council provides an opportunity for mutually beneficial exchanges on matters requiring action or decision by the provincial body. When necessary, the liaison can present and support the specialist council’s concerns and requests to PEC. The PEC liaison is voting and attends meetings of the specialist council at no expense to the council. The PEC liaison is expected to attend his or her council’s annual conference and executive meetings if feasible. The liaison should be on the council mailing list and should receive the same notices and materials that are sent to the council executive. 2. LIAISON BETWEEN COUNCILS AND THE PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION ATA STAFF REPRESENTATION ON SPECIALIST COUNCIL Each year the Association names a member of its executive staff to each council. This ATA staff advisor attends all executive meetings and is a regular voting member of the specialist council executive and has several specific functions to perform: (a) Liaise between the council and Barnett House in matters involving the update of executive lists, printing and distribution of council materials including journals, newsletters, brochures, posters, and preparation of membership lists and financial arrangements; vet publications with respect to ATA policy and facilitate copyright clearances. (b) Assist with completion of annual report and financial audits including conference. (c) Advise on policy and procedural matters related to (i) council operation at the provincial and regional levels, (ii) regulations and guidelines, (iii) financial affairs, (iv) recommendations and submissions to Provincial Executive Council and (v) the constitution. (d) Act as council except on Personal Information and Privacy Act (PIPA). (e) Review keynote speakers conference contracts, contracts for facilities and sign as Association representative. Note: Copies of facility contracts must be filed in Professional Development, attention Cheryl O’Brien. (f) Advise and assist in developing plans and selecting professional development activities for members.
PD-SC-9%20Handbook%20ATA%20Specialist%20Councils%202017.docx