Upload
lauren-ellis
View
216
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
BCSTA’s Provincial Council
An Overviewby Penny Tees
BCSTA President
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 2
History of PC
Established in 1987Ensures interests of all boards are
represented in the governance of BCSTA
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 3
Membership
One representative elected annually by each member board of the Association
Board of Directors
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 4
Powers and Duties
Must approve:Annual budgetMember feesHonorariaExpense Criteria
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 5
Powers and Duties
Has power to:Establish interim policies between
general meetingsDirect the Board regarding
investment of fundsElect an interim Director
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 6
PC Meetings
Meet three times a year: Once at AGM (approve budget)Twice - usually in February and in
October
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 7
Agenda Items and Motions
Must be received at the BCSTA office five weeks prior to a meeting
May be submitted by member boards, branches, Board of Directors and the Education and First Nations Education Committees
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 8
The Role of Representatives
Each Councillor represents his/her board
Consider making “BCSTA business” a standing agenda item at board meetings to get board input
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 9
At The Meeting
Follow Robert’s Rules of Order Quorum = two thirds of membersSpeakers list – use voting cardSpeak once on any motion (except Mover)Amendments – in writingVoting – by show of cards
BC School Trustees Association
Slide: 10
After The Meeting
Hand in expense formsSynopsis and report of the meeting will be prepared by staff