Political Action Committee

The Political Action Committee monitors local and provincial politicians and politics as they relate to public education issues and makes recommendations to the Membership about those which are "education friendly".

Political Action Committee mandate

7.3.1 Composition

7.3.1.1 up to one representative from each Workplace

7.3.1.2 up to one member of the local A.R.M. chapter representing each political party,

7.3.1.3 delegates to Labour Council (as determined by each Labour Council)

7.3.1.3.1 Oxford

7.3.1.3.2 St. Thomas and Elgin

7.3.1.3.3 London and Middlesex

7.3.2 Terms of Reference - The Political Action Committee shall:

7.3.2.1 evaluate Board candidates,

7.3.2.2 organize candidates' meetings,

7.3.2.3 interview, gather data and research local candidates for Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections.

    Release of such information is subject to approval by the District President, (AGM 2018)

7.3.2.4 prepare and organize meetings with community and political leaders during election campaigns, (AGM 2004)

7.3.2.5 monitor the activities of the Board of Education,

7.3.2.6 promote cooperation with other organizations for the purpose of common political action, 

7.3.2.7 recommend to the District Executive Council, candidate(s) for the position of Committee Chairperson

for the following year, prior to the June District Executive Council meeting,

7.3.2.8 carry out any other projects assigned or approved by the District Executive Council,

7.3.2.9 to promote awareness among District members of relevant political issues as directed by the

     Provincial Executive, (AGM 2004)

7.3.2.10 to lobby elected representatives on issues, policies and actions as determined by the Provincial

      Executive and/or AMPA. (AGM 2004)

7.3.2.11 Labour Coucil delegates shall attend all meetings of the Labour Council to which they have been assigned,

      promote communication between the District and each Labour Council, and report to PAC on a regular basis