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 Resources
Your union web source on convention business
Online resources prepare delegates for business
The business of the 28th OCSEA Biennial Convention involves
reviewing resolution proposals and amendment proposals for the union's constitution and bylaws.
Elected
delegates play an important role in representing the interests of subordinate
body members. Several resources are provided below for delegates
and those wanting to understand convention-related procedures:
- Refer to the Convention
Delegates Guide 2009 for procedures on:
- Addressing the convention
- Amending motions
- Reconsidering actions
- Closing Debate
- OCSEA uses Robert’s
Rules of Order Newly Revised as its guide for setting convention
rules.
- Leaders should refer to the OCSEA
Elections Procedures (PDF) for Subordinate Bodies before holding convention
delegate elections.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION Delegates are encouraged to
become familiar with the convention agenda / program and attend all business sessions.
- Familiarize yourself with the rules of order of the
convention.
- Understand the procedures for introducing and acting
on amendments to the constitution.
- Understand the different kinds of voting you will
be doing.
- Read the documents in your delegate's kit.
- Read the daily issues of the convention newsletter, the Daily Report.
- Find out when and where committees are meeting and make yourself heard on issues important to your subordinate body.
- If you have questions about the convention, ask
an OCSEA convention staff person.
Is there something you don't see, but need? Email the
webmaster and we'll consider
offering the convention-related item online.
See Related
Convention Delegates' Guide (PDF)
Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)
Elections Procedures Guide (PDF)
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