Communications Committee

a. Membership

The membership of the Communications Committee shall consist of:

1. nine (9) members-at-large elected by the Council of School Representatives and the Chair, which is elected by the general membership.

2. a subcommittee of three (3) members of the committee and the President will act as the editorial board and be responsible for the production of the Local’s publication.

b. Functions

The Communications Committee shall

1. develop Local internal communications including member engagement and leadership development.

2. develop Local communications to members such as web page contents, ads, press releases, newsletters and election information.

3. ensure that all communications conform to the goals of the Executive and Alberta Teachers’ Association policy.

4. liaise with other standing committees when needed for development of materials such as brochures.

5. develop a Local publication which shall be published on a regular basis and which is directed towards:

i) providing objective reporting of Local activities and other developments of interest to members;

ii) providing a regular means of communication with membership for the President, the Executive, and other committees and groups within the Local;

iii) providing for viewpoints and expressions of opinion by the editorial staff, invited contributors, and readers;

iv) providing for profiles of personalities within Edmonton Public Schools, the Local and the Association, all within the constraints of good taste and the “Code of Professional Conduct” of the ATA.

c. Meetings

Meetings shall be held at the call of the Chair or the Executive Committee.

Notice of meetings shall be given at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting except that, in special circumstances, shorter notice may be given.

d. Quorum

The quorum of the Communications Committee shall be a majority of the elected members and the Chair.