BRANCH VIABILITY PROFILE

Guidelines

Branches are required to submit this viability profile to the Branch Operations Office at the NLTA before the end of each school year in which the Association's Biennial General Meeting is held. (June 24, 2011).

The profile must be completed by the Branch Executive, and the Branch President and one other Branch Executive member must verify that the profile was completed by the Executive.

If the profile is not submitted or if, in the opinion of the committee responsible for the branch operations, the branch does not meet the viability criteria, the committee will initiate a consultative process with the branch to determine the branch's continued viability.

During the consultation the committee will take into consideration a number of issues depending on the unique circumstances within a branch, since programs or services provided in one branch may not be possible in another branch. During this stage, supports and assistance will be offered by the Associciation to help the branch meet the viability guidelines.

The committee responsible for branch operations will present its report and recommendations to the Provincial Executive and to the members of the branch. The Provincial Executive will then consult with branch members in determining the future status of the branch.

Each branch will report on its performance in each of the following areas which describe the range of services that a branch should provide for its members. (It is understood that all elements may not be incorporated into every branch program.)

If you have any questions please contact Geralyn Costello, Executive Assistant, Governance at 726-3223 or 1-800-563-3599, ext 222.

REGULAR ANNUAL BRANCH PROGRAM
1. ADMINISTRATION

The following branch administration items MUST be completed by the Association's deadlines:

1. Official Annual Registration
2. Annual Audited Statement of Branch Accounts
3. Annual Registration of Substitute Teachers
2. ELECTIONS
3. BY-LAWS
4. MEMBERSHIP
5. MEETINGS
6. PROGRAM - GENERAL

If the branch president is not available, identify a teacher to serve on the school board-teacher liaison committee for submission to Provincial Executive for appointment.

7. COMMUNICATIONS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ITEMS - BGM YEAR
OTHER BRANCH ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN

Organize information sessions, inservice programs, and/or professional days to enhance teacher involvement in their personal and/or professional development

Collect and evaluate pertinent information with regard to the opinions, attitudes and actions of the membership of the branch and the public with regard to education, teachers and the Association.

Provide the branch membership the opportunity to present matters of concern to candidates running for school boards and in municipal, provincial and federal elections.

THIS WILL CERTIFY THAT THE PROFILE WAS COMPLETED BY THE BRANCH EXECUTIVE