University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100, IFT, AFT, AFL-CIO
LOCAL 4100
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Faculty / UPI Chapter
OFFICES to be ELECTED
From the UPI Constitution: "The officers of each chapter shall include but not be restricted to a chapter president, chapter vice-president and a treasurer. Chapter officers shall be elected by the membership of each chapter to a three-year term of office at the same time as election of the local officers."
Nominating Committee Chair -- Steve Rock
Email -- SM-Rock@wiu.edu
Phone -- 309-298-1343
Term of Office for all Positions -- 3 Years, from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012.
WIU-F / UPI CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Job Description -- The chapter president is the presiding officer at all general meetings of the chapter and the executive committees. The president represents the chapter where and when necessary.
Time Commitment -- Approximately an average of 25 hours per week during the academic year. Duties continue through the summer (but the demands are reduced during that time of year). Typically travels to Chicago or other in-state location 6 times per academic year to attend UPI Local 4100 meetings.
Compensation -- See Article 8.3 of UPI/WIU Agreement. Chapter president teaches one course per semester during the academic year. He/she typically also receives one-month’s pay (3 ACEs) during the summer.
UPI EXECUTIVE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Job Description -- The Local 4100 Executive Board representative shall assist the chapter president in serving as a link between Local 4100 and the chapter.
Time Commitment -- Typically travels to Chicago or other in-state location 6 times per academic year to attend UPI Local meetings.
Compensation -- Travel expenses paid by UPI Local 4100. Duties may be listed under 'Service' in the formal evaluation process.
WIU-F / UPI CHAPTER VICE-PRESIDENT
Job Description -- The chapter vice-president assists the president in carrying out chapter tasks and achieving chapter goals.
Time Commitment -- Time commitment is variable, likely sporadic and dependent on tasks.
Compensation -- Duties may be listed under 'Service' in the formal evaluation process.
WIU-F / UPI CHAPTER TREASURER
Job Description -- The treasurer receives and administers the revenues and expenditures of the chapter. In cooperation with Local 4100 secretary-treasurer, the treasurer shall keep the membership roll and facilitate collection of Local 4100 dues.
Time Commitment -- Time commitment is fairly steady throughout the academic year, as membership lists are updated, reconciled and revenues/expenditures are maintained.
Compensation -- Duties may be listed under 'Service' in the formal evaluation process.
AT-LARGE MEMBERS -- CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (5 Slots Available)
3 – Unit A
1 – Unit B
1 – Unit B/ASPJob Description -- At-large members of the executive committee assist with chapter policy decisions (within the limits established by the Local 4100 Constitution and the chapter by-laws), planning chapter activities and setting chapter goals and for monitoring chapter activities
Time Commitment -- Monthly meetings during the academic year. Variable duties outside of meetings.
Compensation -- Duties may be listed under 'Service' in the formal evaluation process.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEMBERS (36 Slots Available)
Job Description -- House of Delegates is the policy-making body for UPI Local 4100.
Time Commitment -- Expected, at minimum, to attend two meetings each academic year: one meeting on-campus, and the other in Chicago or some other in-state location.
Compensation -- Duties may be listed under Service in the formal evaluation process.