What do Council Representatives Do?
The Council of the Winnipeg Teachers’ Association (WTA) is responsible for making decisions that direct the Executive to:
- Take action on issues;
- Create special committees of Council to address a concern; or
- Create a WTA policy.
Additionally, the Council approves the budget, and sets the WTA annual fee.
Council also debates and approves resolutions to be taken to the Annual General Meeting of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society.
Council Representatives act in the interests of the location they represent, and in the interests of the WTA. A Council Representative acts as liaison between the Council and the staff of their school or location, reporting to staff and membership about what transpires at Council meetings.
They also:
- Bring staff concerns or issues of importance to the Council meeting;
- Act as the contact point for other WTA members;
- Are involved in the Executive elections and contract ratification votes; and
- Must decide how to vote on major issues being presented to Council – Bringing the issues back to their location and gathering information to make informed decisions on how their vote should go.
Reminders for Council Representatives
It is important to read the Council kit (emailed out by the WTA office) prior to each meeting. All Council Representatives and Alternates in each school will be emailed this kit. Each kit will outline the details of the meeting, including agenda changes, topics/motions to be discussed and more.
Haven’t received your Council kit? Please contact the WTA office at 204-831-7104 or email admin@wta.mb.ca.
As a Council Representative it is not your responsibility to become involved in disputes between members / students / parents, or to interpret the Collective Agreement or School Board Policy for other members.
Interested in Becoming a Council Representative?
If you’re interested in becoming a council representative for your school or location, talk to your location rep about joining as a rep or alternate.
Don’t have a local rep? Call the WTA office at 204-831-7104 or email admin@wta.mb.ca.for information.