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Officers' Responsibilities Varied and Flexible

YUFA’s membership directly elects the Officer positions. The following descriptions are intended to give members’ an idea of the responsibilities and opportunities of each Officer position as well as the qualifications and compensation available. Where the position description is silent on qualifications it is intended that any member of the full-time academic staff and professional librarians whether on reduced load or leave is eligible.

Under YUFA’s Collective Agreement with the Board of Governors, service to YUFA is included within the definition of ‘service to the University’ for purposes of assessing a member’s workload and evaluating his/her performance (Art. 27.04(a)).

Candidates for election as Officers of the Association must submit written statements of their qualifications, goals, and interest in serving. Where two or more candidates stand for an Officer position, an option to reject all candidates is placed on the ballots. Where only one candidate is nominated for an Officer position, a ratification ballot is conducted. Candidate’s statements are circulated with the ballots.

President

Description: Responsible for the conduct of all YUFA’s affairs. Chairs meetings; sits ex officio on YUFA committees & the joint union-management committee; initiates & co-ordinates the priorities & work plan of Officers, committees, and staff; acts as primary Association representative.

Vice President Internal

Description: Assists the President in ensuring YUFA’s internal operations are running smoothly & in accordance with the Constitution & By-laws; recruits members to contribute to the Association; chairs YUFA’s staff relations committee; member of Executive & Stewards’ Council; develops & carries out priorities & projects as part of the work plan.

Vice President External

Description: Liaises with campus unions, student organisations, OCUFA, CAUT, NUCAUT, & other labour & education groups; tracks external affairs pertinent to members’ interests & co-ordinates involvement in associated actions; member of Executive & Stewards’ Council; develops & carries out priorities & projects as part of the work plan.

Annual Compensation: 1-2 full-course equivalents of teaching release, plus 0.5 course or equivalent cash stipend

Chief Stewards

Description: Handles complaints & grievances; assists stewards in advising members on their rights; chair Stewards’ Council & Grievance Committee; members of Executive; develops & carries out priorities & projects as part of the work plan.

Equity Officers

Description: Facilitates & advocates for the reduction & removal of inequities within YUFA & York, assisted by Equity Committee; chairs Equity Committee; develops & carries out projects & priorities as part of the work plan; member of Executive & Stewards’ Council.

Communications Officer

Treasurer

Description: Devises the annual budget & financial reports; reports regularly on the state of the Association’s finances; authorises expenditures & investments; oversees the books; arranges for audits; member of Executive & Stewards’ Council.

Recording Secretary

Description: Takes & prepares the minutes of Executive Committee (minimum 12 per annum), General Meetings (minimum 2 per annum), & meetings of Stewards’ Council (minimum 6 per annum).