MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION Sample Clauses
The MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION clause defines who is eligible to become a member of an organization and outlines how those members are represented within its governance structure. Typically, this clause specifies criteria for membership, the process for admitting new members, and the rights or responsibilities associated with membership, such as voting or participation in meetings. By clearly establishing the framework for membership and representation, this clause ensures fair participation and helps prevent disputes over who can be involved in decision-making processes.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. Each of the Basin governments shall designate in writing to the Lead Administrative Agent one official representative. Regardless of the number of official representatives designated in writing to the Lead Administrative Agent, each Basin government shall be entitled to one vote on all matters requiring group action or direction to the Lead Administrative Agent. In addition, the Counties shall act as the coordinators and representatives of the Basin communities within their respective jurisdictions which are not otherwise represented. The Lead Administrative Agent will arrange and facilitate regular meetings of the Basin governments, not less than once every three months, to discuss the status, progress, funding, and schedule of the Basin flood hazard reduction projects and solutions, and to consider and measure progress toward the goals stated herein. Designated representatives of Basin governments shall use best efforts to attend the meetings.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION a. One representative from each division will be appointed by the Division Directors, and one representative from Central Administration will be appointed by the District Superintendent (5 people).
b. Two representatives from the Program Associates Organization will be appointed by the PAO President (2 people).
c. Four representatives from the Faculty Association will be appointed by the Association President (4 people).
d. Co-chairs from the above members will be appointed by the District Superintendent.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. All employees in the bargaining unit shall be required to pay, as provided in this section, their fair share of the costs of representation by the Association. No employee shall be required to join the Association, but membership in the Association shall be available to all employees who apply, consistent with the Association's constitution and bylaws. No employee shall be denied Association membership because of race, color, creed, sex or sexual orientation.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. 2.1 The Executive Officers Group comprises:
2.1.1 Strategic Director for People Worcestershire County Council
2.1.2 Director of Public Health Worcestershire County Council
2.1.3 Director of Children’s Services/Chief Executive Worcestershire County Council/Worcestershire Children First
2.1.4 Deputy Chief Finance Officer – Service Finance Worcestershire County Council
2.1.5 Accountable Officer (Chair) Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. A. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL
1. Generally
a. All counties within the Council’s jurisdiction, and all municipalities within the Council’s jurisdiction having a population of 2500 or more, are eligible for membership in the Council.
b. The eligible counties and municipalities in the Council’s jurisdiction which have ratified this agreement as provided herein and are participating in the general fiscal support of the Council as provided herein shall be members.
c. Each member shall be entitled to representation on the Board of the Councilas set forth in Article III(B-D).
d. A resident member of the General Assembly may be appointed by their respective resident county legislative delegation from each county comprising the Council with these members serving ex-officio, but no member is required to serve pursuant to such selection. If a county has no resident member of the General Assembly, then the county in question shall select a member of the General Assembly who represents some or all of the county in question to serve ex-officio.
e. A member of the regional transportation provider, The Comet (F/K/A Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority), may be appointed by their organization as a voting member. The member shall have equal decision-making rights and authorities as the other members that are on the MPO Policy Board/ Committee as it relates to transportation related items.
2. Addition of new members
a. Any non-member municipality in the Council’s jurisdiction which has or attainsa population of 2500 or more shall have the right to become a member of the Council upon delivery of an authorization act to the Board and execution of this agreement by the individual authorized to do so in the authorization act.
b. Upon execution of this agreement by a new member as provided in Article III(A)(2)(a) or III(A)(3)(b), the Board shall forthwith give notice to the new member as provided in Article III(A)(2)(c) and shall revise this agreement as provided in Article IX(B).
c. The Board’s notice to the new member shall include: (1) the new member’s pro-rata share of general fiscal support funds to be furnished to the Council for the remainder of the Council’s fiscal year and payment schedule for this support; (2) the number and type of Board representatives to be appointed by the new member’s governing body; and (3) any additional information deemed appropriate by the Board.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. Each of the Basin jurisdictions shall designate in writing to the Lead Agency one official representative. Regardless of the number of official representatives designated in writing to the Lead Agency, each Basin jurisdiction shall be entitled to one vote on all matters requiring group action or direction to the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency will arrange and facilitate regular meetings of the Basin jurisdictions, not less than once every three months, to discuss the status, progress, funding and schedule of flood control projects, and to consider the advancement towards the goals stated herein. Designated representatives of Basin jurisdictions shall use best efforts to attend the meetings. New members may be admitted by vote of at least sixty (60) percent of the parties to this Agreement.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. Membership in TCCOG shall be instituted by resolution of the governing body of each party entering into and approving this Agreement. TCCOG shall commence when there are at least four parties who approve this Agreement, one of which must be Tooele County. The designation of representatives to serve on TCCOG is the responsibility of each party, by appointment of its governing body, as follows:
(a) Tooele County shall have three voting representatives;
(b) Tooele City shall have two voting representatives;
(c) Each of the other named municipalities shall have one voting representative;
(d) the Tooele County School District shall have one voting representative;
(e) municipalities that join TCCOG at a later date shall have one voting representative; and
(f) the Commanders of Dugway Proving Grounds and Tooele Army Depot, or their appointees, shall serve as serve as ex officio, non-voting representatives.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. 1. An employee is always a bargaining unit member; an employee becomes an Association Member only through choice. If an employee chooses not to become an association member he/she will remain a bargaining unit member, remain entitled to representation by the association, remain covered by this collective bargaining agreement and remain entitled to any benefits set forth in this document.
2. Neither the Board nor the Association will discriminate against any employee because the employee chooses to become an association member or chooses not to be an association member.
a. Joining the Association is not a condition of employment; an employee cannot and will not be terminated because the employee chooses or chooses not to join the Association.
b. Paying association dues is not a condition of employment; an employee cannot and will not be terminated because the employee chooses or chooses not to pay association.
c. The Board will not tolerate harassment or discrimination against any employee who chooses to become an association member or chooses not to become an association member. Any employee who believes he/she has been harassed or discriminated against in violation of this subsection should complain as set forth in the board’s harassment policy. Any employee deemed to have harassed and/or discriminated against another employee because that employee chose or chose not to be an association member, or chose or chose not to pay association dues, shall be subject to appropriate discipline up to and including termination for cause.
3. The district shall provide the president/treasurer of the association with names and directory information (full name, telephone number, address, position and building) of all new hires in the bargaining unit within one pay period after the completion of said employee’s probationary period.
4. The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the Board and administration harmless against any and all claims, suits and/or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of the Board complying with provisions of this article.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION. A. Membership is available to all cities and towns within ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County, the Port of Tacoma, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County.
B. Associate membership is available to such non-municipal governments as transit agencies, tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, school districts, and other special purpose districts as may be interested. Associate members are non-voting.
C. The General Assembly of the PCRC shall be comprised of all elected officials from the legislative authorities and the chief elected executive official of the member cities, towns, and county government. Associate members and staff from the various jurisdictions shall be encouraged to participate in General Assembly meetings, but without a vote.
D. The PCRC Council shall be comprised of representatives from member jurisdictions as follows: four (4) representatives from ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County including the County Executive and three members of the County Council; three (3) representatives from the City of Tacoma; two (2) representatives from the City of Lakewood, City of Puyallup, and City of University Place; and one (1) representative from each of the remaining jurisdictions. Each representative shall have one vote.
E. One representative from the Puyallup Tribal Council, one representative from ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Transit, and one representative of WSDOT District 3 will be ex officio, non-voting members of the Council. At its discretion, the Council may create additional ex officio, non-voting positions from among other associate members.
MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION