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General Council
Delegates
Homecare Local-$9 earns 49
delegates to General Council.
All member^, of the Homecare
Council; except the Retiree
Rep. are automatic delegates.
That means there will be open
seats, for Homecare Local
delegates, plus alternates who
will serve in the event that a
delegate is unable to attend.
Alternates will be determined
based on the next highest
numbe'r Of votes. Thisÿeâf/
General Council will convene
in Eugene on August 21-23.
What is General Council
and what is the role
of a General Council
Delegate? Gênerai Council
is a biennial convention
of SElUUôcaE503 and is
the supreme governing body
of our umori. It is composed
of members of the Union's >
Board of Directors, District and
Local representatives. It is the
Union's legislative body and is.;
where union members consider
new or revised union policies,
¡direction, gdais and objectives.
It is a forum for Statewide
Officer candidates to campaign
for office.
New General Council delegates
will be expected to attend new
delegate training if this is your
first time. All delegates need to
attend Homecare Local caucuses,
committee hearings, general, .
assembly and participate in
planned activities during thè, "
three-day convention.
These positions require
a time commitment.
They also provide
an opportunity for
leadership development
and training. Council
meetings generally
are held at least every
three months. Union
staff will work with
leadership to mentor
and support your efforts
to carry out your duties.
Local funds will allow
for reimbursement
of travel, meals and
lodging, if necessary to
carry out the duties of
the office.
Leadership, Enthusiasm, Vision. Elected Homecare Leaders Work to Build a Better Future.