About Northern Area Teachers' Association
Our Philosophy
NATA Representative Assembly
The NATA Representative Assembly consists of the NATA Executive, the School Staff Representatives, and any other teachers given delegate status by the NATA Executive to attend any meeting. The NATA Executive consists of twelve elected positions. Below is a list of the general expectations for all NATA representatives, along with details about NATA meetings and reports.
General Expectations
- No actual nor perceived conflict of interest
- Arrive or join meetings punctually
- Prepare documents or reports in advance of meetings
- Notify President of absence at least 1 week prior to meeting
- Check and reply to emails promptly
- Work proactively with President and Executive
- Represent NATA in a positive manner
- Keep updated on new policies and procedures
- Confidently respond to member concerns with accurate information
- Participate actively in the work of the association (volunteer on committees, write policy, participate in discussions and propose solutions)
Meetings / Reports
General meetings of NATA members
- Annual fall meeting
- Annual spring meeting
Planned Executive meetings:
- Immediately following Spring meeting to assign Committee Chairs and Members
- Winter meeting in November/December
Representative Assembly
- Fall meeting in October
- Spring meeting in April/May
- As need be throughout the year (usually video conference)
Fall / Spring Council
- Councillors also have Fall Council (end of October) and Spring Council (April/May) with the STF
Committee Meetings
- As needed and determined by Chair of the Committee.
Meeting Honorariums for NATA Executive, SSR/SSL,
Committee Meetings (Oct 2020 - Oct 2021)
Meeting Length Amount
1-3 hours $30
3-5 hours $50
5-8 hours $80
- Applies to meetings with a minimum of 3 members in attendance.
- The Chair of NATA Committee Meetings must submit the date and name of attendees to the President.
- SSRs will receive a per-diem of $50 for holding information sessions, conducting a vote at their school and returning results to the NATA Executive.
- Per-Diem will be paid quarterly using the PD schedule.
Reports
All Executive members including Committee Chairs are expected to make reports at all meetings and at the Spring General meeting of members. Reports should be forwarded to Communications Committee to make available to members.
What We Do
EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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NATA Roles
EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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