Committees
The following are the internal standing committees of CUASA:
Collective Bargaining
The mandate of this committee is to provide support (including research support) for the Negotiating Team. The committee consists of the Chair, the Salary and Benefits officer, the Chair, Grievance Policy and Administration as well as Additional members of the Association elected for two year terms.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Chief Negotiator (Chair) | Chantal Dion |
| Salary and Benefits Officer | Greg Franks |
| Chair, Grievance Policy and Administration | Pum van Veldhoven |
| Additional Members of the Association | Angelo Mingarelli (ex officio), Brett Stevens, François Brouard, Martha Attridge Bufton, Merridee Bujaki |
| CUASA Staff Designate | Christal Côté, Director / Senior Grievance and Arbitration Officer |
| Staff Support | Josh Horton, Member Services and Communications Officer |
Finance
The Finance Committee shall prepare the annual budget, monitor expenses, be responsible for the audit of the Association’s finances, and recommend membership fees to Council.
The Treasurer, the President, the Vice President, one member of Council who is not on Steering, and a member of the Association who is not an Officer of the Assocaition serve for a 2 year term.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Vacant |
| President | Angelo Mingarelli |
| Vice-President | Doron Nussbaum (Acting Treasurer) |
| Council Member | Vacant |
| Member of the Association | Greg Franks |
| Director | Christal Côté |
| Staff Support | Deborah Jackson, Office Manager |
Nominations & Elections
The Committee on Nominations and Elections shall submit to Council nominees for the Standing Committees of CUASA and shall administer all CUASA elections and ballots.
The Chair and four members as elected or designated by Council to be representative of the CUASA constituencies from among those not seeking office.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Chair | Vacant |
| Members (four) | Vacant |
| Staff Support | Deborah Jackson, Office Manager |
Grievance Policy & Administration
The Grievance Policy and Administration Committee shall be responsible for developing Association policy on grievance handling, working with CUASA staff on administration of grievances, presenting grievances and making recommendations on arbitration to Council.
The Committee consists of the Chair, elected by Council and an unspecified number of members elected or designated by Council. The term of the Chair is two years.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Chair | Pum van Veldhoven |
| Members | Bill Skidmore, Angelo Mingarelli (ex officio) |
| Staff Support | Christal Côté, Director / Senior Grievance and Arbitration Officer Josh Horton, Member Services and Communications Officer |
Internal Affairs
The Committee’s role is to liaise between the Steering Committee and all CUASA Committees and CUASA representatives on other bodies. It is also responsible for proposing, developing and overseeing special projects, workshops and initiatives to serve CUASA’s members.
Membership: Chair, Internal Affairs and an unspecified number of members elected or designated by Council.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Chair | Brett Stevens |
| Members | Brian Green Span, Diana Young, Angelo Mingarelli (ex officio) |
| Staff Support | Josh Horton, Member Services and Communications Officer |
Equity
The Committee’s role is to advance the position of equity seeking groups within the union and the university.
Membership of the Equity Committee includes: the Chair as selected by Council and an unspecified number of members as needed to fulfill the mandate.
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| Chair | Vacant |
| Members | |
| Staff Support |
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