1. BCSTA’s Provincial Council An Overview by Penny Tees BCSTA President

2. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 2 History of PC  Established in 1987  Ensures interests of all boards are represented in the governance of BCSTA

3. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 3 Membership  One representative elected annually by each member board of the Association  Board of Directors

4. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 4 Powers and Duties Must approve:  Annual budget  Member fees  Honoraria  Expense Criteria

5. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 5 Powers and Duties Has power to:  Establish interim policies between general meetings  Direct the Board regarding investment of funds  Elect an interim Director

6. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 6 PC Meetings Meet three times a year:  Once at AGM (approve budget)  Twice - usually in February and in October

7. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 7 Agenda Items and Motions  Must be received at the BCSTA office five weeks prior to a meeting  May be submitted by member boards, branches, Board of Directors and the Education and First Nations Education Committees

8. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 8 The Role of Representatives  Each Councillor represents his/her board  Consider making “BCSTA business” a standing agenda item at board meetings to get board input

9. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 9 At The Meeting  Follow Robert’s Rules of Order  Quorum = two thirds of members  Speakers list – use voting card  Speak once on any motion (except Mover)  Amendments – in writing  Voting – by show of cards

10. BC School Trustees Association Slide: 10 After The Meeting  Hand in expense forms  Synopsis and report of the meeting will be prepared by staff