Table of contents
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Preamble, Name, Objectives, Location & Interpretation
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Membership
- Article 9 - Eligibility
- Article 10 - Classification
- Article 11 - Active Members
- Article 12 - Inactive Members
- Article 13 - Retired Members
- Article 14 - Associate Members
- Article 15 - Honorary Members
- Article 16 - Student Membership
- Article 17 - Obligations of Members
- Article 18 - Application for Membership
- Article 19 - Fees and Dues
- Article 20 - Strike and Defense Funds
- Article 21 - Withdrawal of Membership
- Article 22 - Reinstatement of Membership
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Management of the Union, Executive Officers and Board
- Article 23 - Board of Directors
- Article 24 - Representation
- Article 25 - Local Unit
- Article 26 - Eligibility for Elections or to Serve as an HSAA Representative
- Article 27 - Nominations and Elections
- Article 28 - Term of Office
- Article 29 - Election of District Board Members
- Article 30 - Oath of Office
- Article 31 - President and Vice-President
- Article 32 - District Board Members
- Article 33 - Vacancy (Automatic)
- Article 34 - Removal from Office
- Article 35 - Leave of Absence
- Article 36 - Duties of the Board
- Article 37 - Financial Powers
- Article 38 - Signing Officers
- Article 39 - Duties of the Executive Officers
- Delegation of Duties and Authority
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Financials & Save Harmless
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Code of Ethics
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Complaints, Liability & Seal
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Membership Benefits Funds
- Article 56 - Members' Benefits Committee
- Article 57 - Elisabeth Ballermann Social Justice and Labour Relations Fund
- Article 58 - Bursary Funds
- Article 59 - Dell Taylor Memorial Education Fund
- Article 60 - Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
- Article 61 - Disaster Relief Fund
- Article 62 - Line of Duty Death Benefit
Article 31 - President and Vice-President
- Should the President vacate the position in mid-term and:
- The vacancy occurs within the first twenty-four (24) months of the term, the Vice-President shall be acting President and a by-election shall be called by the Elections/Credentials Committee and completed within 90 days of the vacancy to fill the position. The newly-elected President shall serve for the remainder of the term.
- The vacancy occurs after the first twenty-four (24) months of the term, the Vice-President shall assume the office of the President for the remainder of the term.
- Should the Vice-President vacate the position in mid-term and:
- The vacancy occurs within the first twenty-four (24) months of the term, a by-election shall be called by the Elections/Credentials Committee and completed within 90 days of the vacancy to fill the position. The newly elected Vice-President shall serve for the remainder of the term.
- The vacancy occurs after the first twenty-four (24) months of the term, the Board of Directors shall elect a replacement from among its membership who shall complete the remainder of the term. The acting Vice-President is precluded from running in the subsequent Executive Officer election.
- In the event that both Executive Officer positions become vacant simultaneously, within the first twenty-four (24) months of the term, a by-election shall be called by the Elections/Credentials Committee and completed within 90 days of the vacancy to fill the positions for the remainder of the term.
- In the event that both Executive Officer positions become vacant within the final twelve (12) months of the term, the Board shall elect an acting President only, from among its membership, who shall complete the term, and a by-election will be called as necessary. The acting President is precluded from running in the subsequent Executive Officer election.