CSEA CHAPTER 36
COMMITTEES WEB PAGE
CHAPTER/DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEES
DISTRICT PLANNING AND ADVISORY COUNCIL (DPAC)
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(none)
MEMBERSHIP:
2 Recommended
DUTIES:
(a)
Review and audit the books and records of the
Chapter/Treasurer immediately after the close of each fiscal year, and at such
times as may be directed by the President, Executive Board or Chapter.
(b)
Report its findings to the Chapter membership.
CHAIR:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Auditing Committee.
REFERENCE:
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Miguel Reyes (Chair)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
Review “CSEA Chapter Constitution Format Guide” and
update the Chapter Constitution to adhere to its mandatory language annually.
(a)
Review recommendations for
changes from the Association.
(b)
Review Chapter
Constitution and recommend appropriate changes to be approved by the membership
(outdated language, ambiguous language, etc).
(c)
Seek broad input from the
Chapter membership for changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.
(d)
Submit to the Executive
Board all recommendations for changes of the Constitutions and Bylaws.
(e)
Comply with the
Association’s policy of providing opportunities for the membership to review all
recommendations for changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.
Establish standard forms
for chapter motions, committee reports, and other forms as necessary.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Constitution/Bylaws Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Linda Reza (as of 1/27/09), Fred Zimmerman (as of 1/27/09), Connie Lemke
(as of 1/27/09)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 4
recommended
DUTIES:
(a)
Oversee the preparation, distribution, and counting
of the ballots in Chapter elections, and certify the election results to the
membership.
(b)
The committee shall conduct elections that comply
with provisions of the State Association Constitution and Bylaws and policy, and
this constitution.
(c)
The Committee shall recommend to the E-board for
their ratification a list of Active members to act as tellers and vote counters.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Election Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Leroy Lauer (Chair)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Conduct the Chapter Fundraising Program.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The Fundraising Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time; except for time provided to attend grievance meetings.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Tron Burdick (Chair and Chief Job Steward), Fred
Zimmerman (as of 2/10/09), Connie Lemke (as of 2/10/09), Miguel Reyes (as of
2/10/09), Carl Gettleman (as of 2/10/09), Cecil Godbold (as of 2/10/09).
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 5 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
The committee is composed of all job stewards only.
(b)
It shall be the duty of the Grievance Committee to
supervise and assist the operation of the Job Steward Program within the
Chapter. The committee shall insure that all grievances are handled properly in
their investigation, filing, and resolution.
(c)
The committee shall be empowered to review proposed
settlements of grievances undertaken by individuals to insure that the
resolutions are consistent with the Contract.
(d)
The committee shall review all grievances being
considered for arbitration and file a report with the Executive Board.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The Chief Job Steward shall be chair of the
Grievance Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Mohamad Fakih (as of 1/20/09).
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Strive to attend all
Personnel Commission and Board of Trustees meetings.
(b)
Regularly scrutinize
District documents (Board of Trustee and Personnel Commission meeting minutes
and agendas, SMC budget,
(c)
Regularly scrutinize
District documents for contracted out classified work.
(d)
Research and suggest
language to justify retaining/re-instating dropped Classified positions.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Hiring Watch Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Darrell Heximer (Chair)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Strive for 100% membership
and attendance.
(b)
To prepare and execute a program designed to secure
new members.
(c)
To prepare and execute a
program designed
to stimulate attendance at the regular Chapter
meetings.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The committee shall be chaired by the Chapter
Development Officer.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Strive to attend all
Personnel Commission and Board of Trustees meetings.
(b)
Regularly scrutinize
agenda and minutes for Personnel Commission and Board of Trustee meetings for
rule or policy changes that would affect the terms and conditions of employment
for the membership.
(c)
Inform Negotiating Team,
Grievance Committee, and E-Board of Merit Rule or Board Policy changes.
(d)
Suggest possible changes
to the Merit Rules, Board Policy or Administrative Regulations to the E-board.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Merit/Board Rules Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Keep the members informed about the legislative program of the State
Association.
(b)
May recommend to the Chapter membership legislative proposals it deems
desirable for submission to the State Association’s annual conference or to the
State Association’s Board of Directors for consideration and inclusion in the
Association’s legislative program.
(c)
Develop and implement a Chapter Alert System (telephone tree) to be used
for emergency contact of the membership when immediate action is necessary on
legislative issues, contract matters, or other items of importance to the
association and Chapter.
(d)
Keep abreast of political activities affecting the Chapter and the State
Association as relates to school board elections, appropriate state assembly and
senate districts, support of candidates for statewide offices, support or
opposition of initiatives and propositions.
(e)
Render regular reports at Chapter meetings, and recommend any political
action or activity it considers appropriate; submit approved recommendations as
may be approved to the Association.
(f)
Work cooperatively with the Regional Political Action Coordinator and
appropriate State Committees in furtherance of the Association’s legislative and
political goals.
(g)
Recruit Victory Club membership and educate the Chapter members of the
necessity for active participation in the political process, especially for
gubernatorial, school board and local assembly, and senate district elections.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Political Action Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Assist Chapter Public
Relations Officer with all duties.
(b)
Develop, implement and
sustain a coordinated public relations program.
(c)
Improve the members’
knowledge of Chapter goals, objectives and activities by developing better
communications and information distribution systems.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The Publicity Committee shall be chaired by the
Chapter Relations Officer.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Support the Negotiating Committee.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Research and Negotiations
Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Fred Zimmerman, Carl Gettleman, Craig Walter, Connie
Lemke
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Prepare resolutions for
the Association’s Annual Conference.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The President shall appoint a chair for the Resolutions Committee
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Provide information to
the membership, through general information bulletins and articles in official
publications of the Chapter and functions, about financial assistance available
to members and their dependents.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Scholarship Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
(None)
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Coordinate events and
activities for Classified School Employee Week (CSEW).
(b)
Build unity, and
friendship among the membership through social events, gatherings and
activities.
(c)
Coordinate CSEA Social
Clubs.
(d)
Send appropriate
cards/messages to members during personal special occasions.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Social/Hospitality Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter Committee.
No release time.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Miguel Reyes, Mohamad Fakih
MEMBERSHIP:
At least 3 recommended.
DUTIES:
(a)
Research and review new
technologies for efficient Chapter communications.
(b)
Maintain CSEA web site and
other mediums of electronic communication for the Chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Technology Maintenance Committee.
Release time is provided for service
in these committees
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter/District Joint Committee.
Release time is provided to attend meetings.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Connie Lemke (as of 1/27/09)
MEMBERSHIP:
2 Maximum.
DUTIES:
(a)
Gather input from
membership on issues dealing with benefits.
(b)
Keep membership informed
of new benefits issues through official Chapter publications.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Benefits Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter/District Joint Committee.
Release time is provided to attend meetings.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Fred Zimmerman, Tron Burdick
MEMBERSHIP:
2 Maximum.
DUTIES:
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter/District Joint Committee.
Release time is provided to attend meetings.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Fred Zimmerman, Tron Burdick, Kim Clark
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Maximum.
DUTIES:
(a)
Gather input from
membership on safety issues.
(b)
Keep membership informed
of new safety issues through official Chapter publications.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Safety Committee.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
Chapter/District Joint Committee.
Release time is provided to attend meetings.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Pam Nemeth, Kim Clark, Cecil Godbold
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Maximum.
DUTIES:
(c)
Gather input from
membership on safety issues.
(d)
Keep membership informed
of new safety issues through official Chapter publications.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
·
The President shall
appoint a chair for the Safety Committee.
Time served
in these committees is paid and treated as time worked, additional prep time is
provided
District Planning and
Advisory Council (DPAC)
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Committee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Bernie Rosenloecher, LeRoy Lauer
MEMBERSHIP:
2 Voting members.
DUTIES:
a)
“The Board
of Trustees establishes the District Planning and Advisory Council. The Board
recognizes the Council as the body primarily responsible for making
recommendations to the Superintendent/President on matters that are not
otherwise the primary responsibility of the Academic Senate (BP 2210),
Classified Senate (BP 2220), Associated Students (BP 2230) or the Management
Association (BP 2240). Issues include, but are not limited to, District budget,
facilities, human resources, instruction, student services and technology
planning. Discussion of these issues by the Council will not supplant the
collective bargaining process.
The
District Planning and Advisory Council shall comprise representatives of the
faculty (Academic Senate and Faculty Association), classified staff (Classified
Senate and CSEA), students (Associated Students) and management
(Administration/Management Association), who shall mutually agree upon the
numbers, privileges, and obligations of Council members. The District Planning
and Advisory Council shall establish its own procedures in conformity with the
law.” -- Board Policy 2250
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The
chair for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
REFERENCE:
Board
Policy 2250
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Subcommittee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Bernie Rosenloecher, LeRoy Lauer, Tron Burdick,
Connie Lemke
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Voting members.
DUTIES:
The Budget Planning Subcommittee shall:
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The
chair for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Subcommittee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Vinnessa Cook, Darrell Heximer
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Voting members.
DUTIES:
The College (Operational) Services Planning Subcommittee shall:
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The chair
for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Subcommittee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Jim Galligan, Lee Peterson
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Voting members.
DUTIES:
The Facilities Planning Subcommittee shall:
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The chair
for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Subcommittee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Christine Miller
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Voting members.
DUTIES:
The Technology Planning Subcommittee shall:
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The chair
for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
COMMITTEE TYPE:
DPAC Subcommittee.
Time attending meetings is treated as time worked (no paperwork) and 1
hour of prep time is provided by the District for each meeting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Debra Locke, Olga Chao, Vinnessa Cook, Lee Peterson
MEMBERSHIP:
4 Voting members.
DUTIES:
The Human Resources Planning Subcommittee shall:
While
performing the duties of the committee the elected CSEA members shall represent
the interests of the chapter.
CHAIR APPOINTMENT:
The chair
for this committee is selected from within the members of the committee by
majority vote.
ACCREDITATION SUBCOMMITTEES (AD HOC)
STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE
GASB 45
TASKFORCE
No Release Time
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ACADEMIC
SENATE)
STUDENT DISCIPLINE APPEALS
(ACADEMIC SENATE)