Definitions and Interpretation

Definitions and Interpretation

3.1

For the purpose of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies of the Local, unless the context requires otherwise, or a separate definition is provided, terms when capitalized shall have the same meanings as in the Constitution, Bylaws and Policies of the Society, and grammatical variations of such terms shall have corresponding meanings. The following terms when capitalized shall have the meanings set out below, and grammatical variations of such terms shall have corresponding meanings:

a. “Agreement with the Employer” shall mean a Form of Agreement with the Employer as provided for in The Public Schools Act and regulations passed thereunder;

b. “Employer” shall mean the Winnipeg School Division;

c. “Local” shall mean the Winnipeg Teachers’ Association of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society;

d. “Member” shall mean a Member of the Local;

e. “Membership Meetings” shall mean meetings of the Members of the Local duly called in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Local;

f. “Political Processes” shall mean the process of nominating a Member to run in an election for a position on the Executive, running for a position on the Executive, voting in elections for the Executive, voting on removal of a Member on the Executive from office or signing a related petition, voting or appointing a Member to a position on Council, seeking to be elected or appointed to a position on Council, voting on removal of a Member from Council or signing a related petition, seeking election or appointment to a Standing Committee, or seeking to be a Delegate on Provincial Council for the Local, but does not include participating in a vote to ratify a collective agreement, or voting on any other business affecting the Local;

g. “Provincial Council” shall mean the Provincial Council of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society;

h. “Provincial Executive” shall mean the Provincial Executive of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society;

i. “Society” shall mean the Manitoba Teachers’ Society; and

j. “Standing Committee” shall mean such Standing Committees established by the Local pursuant to the Bylaws of the Local.

3.2

Where any provision of the Constitution, Bylaws or Policies of the Local is inconsistent with the Constitution, Bylaws, or Policies of the Society, the provision of the Constitution, Bylaws or Policies of the Local is automatically void and of no force and effect to the extent of the inconsistency.

3.3

The article and section headings in the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies of the Local are for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies.

3.4

Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural as the context may require. Where the feminine or masculine or neutral is used, the word or words shall be interpreted to include the masculine or feminine or neutral as the context may require. Words importing persons shall include firms, governments, and corporations as the context requires. These principles shall apply to the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies of the Local.