You are cordially invited to the PIPSC Commerce and Purchasing (CP) St. John’s Sub-Group 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election.
WHERE: Magic Wok – Private Banquet Room, 402-408 Water Street, 709-753-6907
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
TIME: 5:30-7:30 pm – AGM, Election & Dinner
Please RSVP by email to Olivia Carew, CP St. John’s Sub-Group Secretary, at ocarew@pipsc.ca by September 25th, 2023, to confirm your attendance. Dinner and refreshments will be served, and there are prizes to be won.
2023 AGM - AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Adoption of the Minutes from 2022 AGM
4. Business Arising from the Minutes
5. Report of the President – Bonnie O’Rourke
6. Annual Financial Report – Lori Kennedy
7. Approval of Budget
8. Guest Presentation
9. Elections & Report of the Election Committee Chair – CP Group Atlantic Rep Susan Evans
10. New Business and By-Law Amendments
11. Adjournment
Invited guests include CP Group President, Andree Doucette, and Vice-President, Ray Paquette.
2023 ELECTION - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
In accordance with the By-Laws of the PIPSC CP (formerly AV) St. John’s Sub-Group, one Vice-President position (two-year term), one Secretary position (two-year term), and one Member-at-Large position (two-year term) will be filled by the election at the 2023 AGM.
Please see St. John’s Sub-Group By-Laws here: AV St. John's Constitution and By-Laws | The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (pipsc.ca)
Role of Vice-President:
The Vice-President shall assist the President in the performance of his duties and, in the absence of the President, perform the duties of that position.
Role of Secretary:
The Secretary shall be responsible for sending notices of all meetings of the Sub-Group and of the Sub-Group Executive. The Secretary shall record minutes of meetings, including attendance, maintain records and correspondence of the Sub-Group and of the Sub-Group Executive and shall ensure that a copy of the minutes is filed with the Institute. The Secretary shall also be responsible for submitting reports as required by the relevant Institute and Group By-Laws and Constitutions.
Role of Member-at-Large:
Each Member-At-Large will perform such duties as may be assigned by the Executive.
Nominations may be submitted in writing by September 25, 2023, or may be made from the floor of the Sub-Group AGM. Each nomination must be made by a member in good standing and seconded by another member in good standing. All advance nominations are to be sent to Elections Committee Chair, Susan Evans, via email at sevans@pipsc.ca,