ARTICLE 2
PURPOSE
The
purpose of this organization shall be to safeguard zealously, the better
interests of the students of our schools in every manner and by every
means within our power; and to raise the standards of teaching
procession by protecting and advancing the economic and professional
interests of our members. These objectives can be achieved by
establishing and maintaining; (1) academic freedom in the classroom; (2)
high standards for teachers; (3) schools in which teachers share with
administrators the determination of curriculum and policy; (4) class
sizes and teaching loads which will enable the faculty members which are
consistent with their professional training and responsibilities; and
(7) provide fair and safe working conditions.
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ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
All
non-administrative certificated employees of the Marin Community College
District are eligible for membership in UPM/AFT Local 1610, American
Federation of Teachers.
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ARTICLE 4
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
THEIR ELECTIONS
SECTION
1:
The officers of this organization shall consist of the nine (9) members of
the Executive Council, which shall include no fewer than six (6) and not
more than seven (7) members of the permanent/probationary staff and not
fewer than two (2) and not more than three (3) members of the temporary
staff. The six (6) permanent/probationary members shall be chosen from a
list of nominees who are members of the permanent/probationary staff and
shall be elected by a vote of the permanent/probationary members of the
union. The two (2) temporary members shall be selected from a list of
nominees who are members of the temporary staff and shall be elected by a
vote of the temporary members of the Union. One member shall be chosen from
a list of nominees who may be members of either the permanent/probationary
or temporary staff and shall be elected by a vote of all members.
SECTION
2:
A.
All officers and delegates to affiliated organizations shall be elected for
a term of two (2) years or until their successors have duly elected,
qualified and installed. Elections shall be held each year. The seats held
by the officers elected by the permanent/probationary members shall be
number 1,2,3,4,5 and 6; the seats held by the officers elected by the
temporary members shall be numbered 7 and 8; the seat held by the officer
elected at large shall be numbered 9. Officers holding the odd numbered
positions (1,3,5,7, & 9) shall be elected in odd years. Officers holding
even numbered positions shall be elected on even numbered years.
B. All newly elected officers shall be installed at the regular Executive
Council meeting in July.
SECTION
3:
The above-mentioned officers shall constitute the Executive Council of the
local and shall represent the local between meetings of the union when
urgent business requires prompt and decisive action.
SECTION
4:
At
a June meeting of the Executive Council the officers of the Executive
Council shall by majority vote select from the members of the Executive
Council a chairperson (hereafter referred to as the “President”), who shall
serve at the will of the majority of the Executive Council and shall, with
the approval of the Executive Council, delegate duties to other Union
members in keeping with the various functions of the Executive Council and
the Union (cf. Article 6, Sections 1-8 of the By-Laws).
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ARTICLE 5
MEETINGS
General
membership meetings shall be held at least once during the spring and fall
flex period of the school year.
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ARTICLE 6
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
SECTION
1:
The organization shall be conducted in a democratic way with the final
authority for all actions vested in the will of the majority of the members,
except as provided for in Article 6, Section 2 and Article 7, Section 3.
All votes will be by open ballot held during official union meetings, except
for the election of the Executive Council members as provided for in Article
7, Section 2 of the By-Laws. However, at the direction of the voting
majority of the executive council, or at the request of a union member
supported by a vote of more than 50% of the voting members at any official
meeting, a secret mail ballot may be conducted.
SECTION
2:
Contracts between the United Professors of Marin and the Marin Community
College District may be revised or modified at any time during the lifetime
of a contract. Any modification of the contract involving salaries, fringe
benefits or pay rates (as specified in Articles III or IV of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement) must be submitted for ratification to the membership
at an official meeting. No vote for ratification can be held at the same
meeting at which the motion is introduced. At least 5 working days must
elapse before the first meeting at which such a previously introduced motion
can be voted on. All other modifications shall be approved by a majority
vote of the Executive Council unless one-third of the voting members of the
Executive Council elect to place the said proposals before a general of
special meeting of Union members. In this case a two-thirds vote of the
voting members shall be required for passage. The proposed revisions must
be provided to all members of the Executive council at least one week prior
to consideration by the Executive Council. At least ten (10) days prior to
a consideration of a proposed contract change by a general or special
meeting of the membership, a notice of the specific proposed revision or
modification shall be provided to each member of the Union.
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ARTICLE 7
AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION
SECTION
1:
An
amendment shall be proposed at a regular or special meeting and must be
approved by a majority vote of those attending such regular or special
meeting.
SECTION
2:
Such proposed amendment shall be submitted to each member and voted upon at
the next regularly scheduled or special meeting. Such notice shall precede
the meeting by a minimum of five working days.
SECTION
3:
A
favorable vote of two-thirds of those attending this regular or special
meeting shall cause proposed amendment to take effect.
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