Effective Branch Operations
The formal structure and responsibilities of a branch merely provide the foundation and the framework for its effective operation. The effectiveness of a branch is determined by how its members, especially the executive and its committees, perform their functions. The following sections contain suggestions which are designed to assist branches to operate effectively.
Responsibilities […]
Resolutions to the Biennial General Meeting
Branches are the main source of resolutions which are dealt with at the NLTA Biennial General Meeting. Such resolutions must be submitted in accordance with the current NLTA policy on resolutions – I. Operations of the NLTA, Section M.
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Nominations for NLTA President and Vice-President and Provincial Executive Council
Nominations and elections for the office of President or Vice-President of the NLTA are governed by By-Law XII and By-Law XV of the NLTA By-Laws, and nominations for the Provincial Executive are governed by By-Law XI. Such nominations must be submitted on the approved nomination form.
The […]
Sample Branch Message to Substitute Teachers
TO: Substitute Teacher
On behalf of the (insert branch name) Branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association, I extend a welcome to you as a member of our branch for this school year. You have been officially registered as a member of this branch in accordance with our recent registration […]
Communication with Substitute Teachers
Introduction
Because substitutes have a choice regarding the branch in which they wish to become a member, branches are required to contact each substitute whose name they submit as a branch member. During this contact, the substitute should have been informed of the fact that the choice for branch membership in entirely up […]
Branch Registration of Substitute Teachers
The following is present NLTA policy on registration of substitute teachers and membership rebates to branches for same:
All substitute teachers should register either with the branch where they reside or with the branch where they normally do the most substituting, not both.
Branches are to conduct registration […]
Model Branch By-Laws
BY-LAWS OF THE (NAME) BRANCH OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
I. AUTHORITY AND NAME
a) In accordance with the provisions of Section IX of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association By-laws, a Branch is permitted to formulate By-laws and pass resolutions not inconsistent with the said Act, or the By-laws of the said Association, […]
Model Branch By-Laws Overview
The model branch by-laws which follow have been approved for branches of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. In adopting the model branch by-laws, it was the intention of the Executive to establish a set of by-laws which could be used to provide a similar operating structure for all branches. To accomplish […]
The Role of Branch Committees
Every committee established under the branch by-laws should include among its membership one (1) member of the branch executive who shall be the chairperson of the committee and shall be responsible for submitting a written report of the activities thereof to the executive at such time and in such manner as […]
Branch Visitation/Executive Contacts
The NLTA operates a Branch Visitation/Executive Contact program whereby each member of the Provincial Executive is assigned responsibility for three to five branches throughout the year.
Executive/Branch Contact Assignments for the current year
Guidelines for Branch Visitation (from NLTA Policy on Branch Operations – Operations of the NLTA, Section H8)
The branch president should […]
