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Equal Opportunities (EO) Committee

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

1.Policy Statement:

The UTE Component supports equal opportunity for all members regardless of sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, race, colour, etnic/national origin, religious belief,

Political belief, marital status, family status or conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

2. Aims and Objectives:

To provide support and guidance to members regarding equal opportunities issues.
To promote a greater understanding of issues relating to equal opportunities
To monitor the implementation of Employment Equity/Diversity Programs and to recommend action as necessary
To develop awareness of Equity/Diversity issues, in particular those associated with Employment Equity and to develop support for these issues among union members and the public
To consult and collaborate with the employer on all aspects of Employment Equity and to ensure abidance of the legislation by the employer.
To liaise with other organizations both outside the union and within to ensure that the needs of members are taken into consideration
To identify emerging Equity/Diversity issues of concern to union members and to recommend action as necessary
To develop and deliver Regional and National Equal Opportunities Conferences.

3. The committee shall consist of:

two national officers of which one shall be appointed chairperson
one member elected by the local presidents
one member representing each of the designated equity groups to be selected by a committee,consisting of the two national officers and the member elected by local presidents, for ratification by the Executive Council. The selection shall be done utilizing an input call requesting CV’s of interested members.
Labour Relations Officer assigned as the Staff Advisor to the Committee

4. Duties of the Chairperson:

In general be responsible for equal opportunities issues.
Co-ordinate the efforts of the EOC
Represent the Component on the PSAC EOC
Ensure that the minutes of all meetings and all relevant correspondence are issued to the members of the committee
Provide advice to the Component on EO issues
Responsible for approving all official communications by the EO Committee
Responsible for recommending the expenditure of the EO budget on behalf of the Committee
With the assistance of the Committee, organize and deliver Regional and National Equal Opportunities Conferences.

5. Duties of EO Committee Members:

Under the direction of the EO Chairperson;

Initiate a network and maintain contact with members who belong to the representative group and disseminate information to said members on a national basis. Encourage participation of the members in their union.
Maintain contacts with regional and national community organizations concerned with the committee members portfolio
Actively participate in and promote UTE and PSAC campaigns involving EO issues
Keep the EOC informed of their activities
Provide input to the development of the Regional Conferences and the National Conference
Participate in the Regional Conferences as required
Participate in the national Conference

6. Meetings:

The Committee shall meet at least four times per year.

The Committee shall meet with the employer as required

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