Conducts internal audits of the financial and business records and operations of the Federation, as scheduled or as concerns arise. Committee members shall be selected or approved by the general membership. No officer or paid employee may serve on this committee, although the Treasurer shall work closely with the committee as liaison and advisor. This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, with the Chair selected by the committee.
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Monitors and researches collective bargaining issues in support of the Bargaining Team. Committee members are appointed by the President, subject to Executive Council approval. The Bargaining Team is a subset of this committee, designated by the President and approved by the Executive Council. The Bargain Team prepares and substantiates salary and other contract proposals; presents these proposals for the approval of the membership and negotiates the proposals with lane Community college representatives.
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Chaired by the Treasurer. Prepares annual budgets for approval by the Executive Council. Budgets shall be dynamic, “working templates”, subject to adjustment during the year. This committee shall monitor expenditures and adjust budgets as required.
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Assists the Bargaining Committee outside the bargaining room by generating support, communicating wins, and collaborating on strategy.
Members:
Zach Rousch
Joany Poush
Vallie Majors
Nikki Li
Cynthia Dietz
Claudia Riumallo
Marleena Pearson
Mayra Vaquez-Garcia
Colin Vurek
Katie Neall
The Communications Officer serves as liaison to, and works closely with, this committee. Oversees publicity, public relations, the Federation newsletter and general publications of the Federation; promotes and organizes social activities for the Membership.
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The Recording Secretary serves as liaison to , and works closely with, this committee. Monitors the current Constitution, Bylaws, and Federation Policy Manual for effectiveness and adherence to affiliate or outside requirements; tracks suggestions for amendments to these documents; may propose formal amendments. May state opinions on the interpretation of the governing documents. Any appointed or elected Parliamentarian shall be automatically deemed a member of this committee.
Chaired by the elected COPE chair. To the extent that such activity is not legally restricted, monitors political and legislative issues of interest to the Federation, reports such to the Executive council and Membership, performs political education, works closely with affiliated organizations, recruits and coordinates voluntary political donations, and performs related functions. The Federation Treasurer shall serve as COPE Treasurer. All other Federation Executive Council officers shall serve as COPE committee persons, with specific duties established as required. Other members may be appointed as appropriate.
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Conducts all elections, and monitors all election processes, including nominating, voting, balloting, counting, reporting, and sealing and archiving of ballots. This includes overseeing the integrity of the election archives, and the ultimate purging of same. Committee members shall be selected or approved by the general membership. No officer or hired employee may serve on this committee, though the Vice President shall serve as liaison. This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, with the Chair selected by the committee.
Members:
Susie Kekec
Zack Roush
Kyle Schmidt
Chaired by the elected Grievance Chair. Screens employee complaints for valid grievances (violations of the collective bargaining contract). Represents grievances through the grievance process, to a point as approved by the Executive Council, until resolution. Advises the Executive Council on whether or not to approve advancing a grievance to further levels of the process. Prepares documents and performs presentations as required. Maintains all grievance records.
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Chaired by the elected Chief labor Delegate. Serve as delegates to the Labor Council; elected in same manner as officers. A position is immediately and automatically vacated if the individual loses active delegate standing with the Labor Council.
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Chaired by the elected Membership Chair. Plans and executes programs to promote and maintain the growth and vitality of the Federation.
Members:
Buck Potter – Chair
Primarily concerned with elections, member recruitment and retention, and organizing and rallying the membership in response to issues and union concerns. Assists and works closely with the President and Membership Officer, remaining currently aware of the status of the Federation; is an ex officio delegate, as eligible and with right of refusal, to the Labor Council and to conventions of each affiliated organization. Serves as liaison to the Elections Committee; authorized to countersign checks; ensure issues from constituencies are brought forward to the Executive Council and addressed.
Members:
Colin Vurek – Chair