(1) UTE members, other than Executive
Council or National Committee members, attending a non UTE event
may request funding for two (2) of the following costs if they
are not being reimbursed by any other organization for the same
costs, unless approved by the President. The cost for transportation
will be the most economical means for example seat sales, mileage:
(a)
transportation;
(b) accommodation;
(c) per
diem;
(d) lost
wages; or
(e) registration
fees.
(2) (a) The
non UTE Union events must have prior approval of the Executive Council
for UTE members to qualify for funding;
(b) Between Executive Council meetings and under extenuating circumstances
non UTE events may receive prior approval of the President and the
1st Vice-President. Such approval shall be reported at the next
Executive Council meeting. Such approval shall not unreasonably
be withheld.
(c) All documentation
regarding the event must be received prior to approval in (a) or (b)
above.
(3) Once the event has prior approval of the Executive Council or the
President and the 1st Vice-President, the member may submit their request
for funding directly to the Regional Vice-President who shall forward
it to the 1st Vice-President or in their absence to the President with
a recommendation.
(4) Members who receive UTE funding
for such events shall submit a report to the President within sixty (60)
days of the event. The report shall include the value of the event
for themselves and/or other UTE members and the topics covered.
