General Meetings
  • The General Meeting is held to ensure the accountability of the Union officers and Council members.
  • Participation in the General Meeting is open to all members of the Union, who may vote on all aspects of business.
  • Adoption of General Meeting decisions requires the presence of three hundred members as a minimum, and a two thirds majority of the votes cast by members present and voting.
  • The standing orders and procedures for calling the General Meeting and conducting its business shall be set forth in the Regulations made under this Statute.
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    Regular General Meetings Emergency General Meetings
  • There shall be two regular General Meetings per Council term.
  • The first Regular General Meeting shall be held during the first sixty days of the first calendar year of the Council's term and shall:
  • Receive the Council's report and present it to the staff-at-large;
  • Receive issues from the staff-at-large for the attention of the Council.
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  • An Emergency General Meeting may be called by:
    • (a) The President;
    (b) The Council;
    (c) Unit representatives;
    (d) A minimum of three hundred members of the Union.

  • An Emergency General Meeting shall discuss a single item of business only, and may:
    (a) Review, endorse, revoke and/or refer back policies of the Council;
    (b) Hold the Executive Board to account;,
    (c) Act on behalf of the Regular General Meeting, as required.
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