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About Dignity (Salem, OR) 200?-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 2006)
Nominations Opened for Local 99 Leadership Positions Nominations are open for leadership positions within the Homecare Workers Local 99, (SEIU Local 503, OPEU) and will close on Monday, March 27,2006 at 5:00 p.m. Newly elected leaders will take office by May 1,2006 and will serve a two year term. Nomination forms can be requested from any Homecare Organizer (see Call your Organizer on Page 2) or you can access the forms on our web site at www.seiu503.org. Duties of the elected officers are: President Presides over meetings of the Homecare Council; sets the agenda for Council meetings; chief spokesperson for the local; Represents Homecare Local at national, local and coalition meetings, assists in development of Local 99's communication system; coordinates and assists Homecare Council Directors. Vice-President In the absence or upon request of the President, performs the duties of the President-replaces the President for any unexpired term of office; Assists in the development of the Homecare Council's internal struc ture to support political action and organizing within the Local. Homecare Council Directors (Two for each of the 6 Districts within SEIU Local 503. See footnote for reference on what SEIU Local district you live or work in.) Assist members; participates in Homecare Local meetings; assists in political action in the district and at the State Capitol; recruits homecare workers into our union and in communications within the district; represents homecare workers at local district meetings. Secretary-Treasu rer Keep records of Homecare Council meetings; maintains financial records; disburses local fund; assists in development of Homecare Council to support political action and organizing. Statewide Chief Steward**: Recruits and develops new stewards, chairs homecare stewards committee, tracks grievances, assists stewards, promotes training opportunities, participates in labor/management meetings as necessary, voting member of the Homecare Council. Homecare Assistant Council Directors (Two for each of the 6 Districts within SEIU Local 503's geographic districts). Assists Homecare Council Directors in carrying out their duties; at the request of the district director, serves in their absence; coordinate district communications. ** Statewide Chief Steward position was created by a vote of the Homecare Council and an In 2003 the Homecare Council takes the oath of office. “Dignity
