Annual General Meeting
November 15, 1996
Minutes
Dr. L.E. Devlin, President,
UVic Chapter, PEA, Chair
1. The Chair welcomed approximately 40 members of the Chapter and noted that this had been
a successful and productive first year, in every way, including the conclusion of a
Collective Agreement with the University after months of hard bargaining. Special thanks
were extended to members of the Bargaining Committee and the particular role of Elaine
Doyle and Alan MacLeod as Staff Officers of PEA was noted with appreciation.
A written report was circulated.
Moved: Ann Nightingale, Seconded: Tom Gore,
THAT THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE APPROVED AS CIRCULATED
Carried
2. The Secretary’s report was circulated. It was noted that many specific steps had been taken to
ensure open and continuing communication with the members, including list-servs and a web site. An
important and effective system of Local Reps in each major building had also been established.
A written report was circulated.
Moved: Dick Chappell, Seconded: Faith Collins,
THAT THE SECRETARY’S REPORT BE APPROVED AS CIRCULATED
Carried
3. The Treasurer’s report was circulated. It was noted that the UVic Chapter does not have a separate
budget or spending authority at present but this will be investigated during the year. All operating
expenses for this year, including all costs of negotiating a first contract, have been paid by PEA
from central funds.
A written report was circulated.
Moved: Kim McGowan, Seconded: Mary Sanseverino,
THAT THE TREASURER’S REPORT BE APPROVED AS CIRCULATED
Carried
4. Kim McGowan spoke to a Constitutional Report and distributed pertinent material. We are operating
under an interim constitution. During the coming year, a Committee with Kim as Chair will prepare and
circulate a formal Constitution for the UVic Chapter of PEA, in consultation with the Executive. It
was explained that this formal Constitution will reflect the general Constitution of PEA as a union as
well as our historic and special needs as a university-based Chapter.
Moved: Jennifer Margison, Seconded: Ann Nightingale,
THAT THE REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE BE APPROVED AS CIRCULATED
Carried
5. The Chair opened the floor to any Membership Business. Many speakers expressed their pleasure and
appreciation for the successful conclusion of a first contract. Ann Nightingale noted that the
University resisted the inclusion of a salary progression clause to the very last and that the firm
resolve of the Chapter to assert its rights was essential to achieve this clause which had been part
of our employment terms for many years.
6. The Nominating Committee report was presented. The 1996-1997 executive is:
| President: | Glen Darling | |
| Members: | Ann Nightingale | |
| Mary O’Rourke | ||
| Dick Chappell | ||
| Jane Kovach | ||
| Rosalie Phillips | ||
| Tom Gore |
Moved: Faith Collins, Seconded: Kim McGowan,
THAT THE REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE BE APPROVED
Carried
The Chair concluded the meeting by stating that it had been a pleasure and privilege to serve as first
President and noted that many Administrative/Academic Professional colleagues had worked hard over the
past three years to achieve the objective of certification and a successful first contract.
REPORTS
Constitution Recommendations1996
President1996
Secretary1996
Treasurer1996
