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March 17, 2009
YOUR LOCAL UNION
YOUR LOCAL UNION
The local Hampshire Branch of the Trade Union and Professional Association for Family Court and Probation Staff (NAPO) is your collective representational body.
The officers in your branch serve you, the members by representing you in various negotiations and activities with HPA management and by linking members with national NAPO.
The officers make up the Executive Committee and meet regularly to organise and co-ordinate your union in your area. The Executive Committee consists of :
The Chair: The formal lead representative of the Branch.
Activities include:
- attending Joint Negotiation and Consultation Committee (JNCC) meetings with the Chief Officer, Board members and Directors to discuss ongoing issues and policies.
- attending policy meetings with management to negotiate policies and procedures.
- attending specific issue meetings eg; WMT development, Board to Trust.
- participating in Job Evaluation Panels.
- Chairing of Executive Committee meetings and Branch Meetings.
- liaison with National Officers
- attendance at regional and national meetings.
- representation in employee matters.
- continual liaison with members to update knowledge and inform on developments
Vice-Chairs:
Activities include:
- attending Joint Negotiation and Consultation Committee (JNCC) meetings with the Chief Officer, Board members and Directors to discuss ongoing issues and policies.
- attending policy meetings with management to negotiate policies and procedures.
- attending specific issue meetings eg; WMT development, Board to Trust.
- participating in Job Evaluation Panels.
- liaison with National Officers
- attendance at regional and national meetings.
- representation in employee matters.
- continual liaison with members to update knowledge and inform on developments
Health & Safety Representative:
Activities include:
- health & safety monitoring
- health & safety inspections
- attendance at health & safety meetings
The Treasurer:
Activities include:
- management of branch account
- annual audit arrangements
- liaison with the National Treasurer
Membership Secretary:
Activities include:
- recruitment of new members
- liaison with the National Office
- membership issues
Branch Secretary:
Activities include:
- minute taking at meetings
- administrative duties
- liaison with national office staff
- Branch Meeting organisation
National Executive Conference (NEC) Representatives:
Activities include:
- Attendance at bi-monthly national executive conferences
- Feedback to members on NEC matters
Edridge Fund Representative:
Activities include:
- local point of contact for Edridge Fund
- advice and guidance on EF applications
Union Learning Representative (ULR):
Activities include:
- liaison between members and training providers
- exploration of learning opportunities for members
- dissemination of learning opportunity information to members
TPO Representative:
Activities include:
- liaison with TPO members
- recruitment of TPO members
- attendance at TPO national events
PSO Representative:
Activities include:
- liaison with PSO members
- recruitment of PSO members
- attendance at PSO national events
Ordinary Members:
Activities include:
- attendance at executive committee meetings
JNCC Representatives:
Activities include:
- attendance at JNCC meetings (these reps tend to be the Chair/Vice-Chairs and other officers).
Candidates for these positions are elected annually at the local branch Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Although some facility time is granted by HPA management for these roles, the majority of the work undertaken on behalf of members is voluntary.
Branch Meetings are generally held bi-monthly when members are expected to attend to discuss ongoing issues, raise matters, contribute to discussion and vote on branch motions. These are extremely important meetings that ensure the Branch Officers accurately reflect Members’ wishes. Priority issues are frequently debated and voted on at these meetings and Officers must act according to any mandates agreed.
REMEMBER
Your local union is only as strong as it’s members.
A strong and active membership means a strong and active union.
Without YOU there is no union.
Posted by Hampshire at March 17, 2009 04:13 PM