Publications
On the pages listed at right, you will find links to our Newsletters, Business Plan, Reports, and Board Meeting Minutes
Memorial Presents and Regional Workshop, 2011
On the evening of Friday, November 4, 2011, the Harris Centre hosted a "Memorial Presents‟ public policy forum titled: "Regional Cooperation in Southern Labrador: What Does the Future Hold?" held at Bayside Academy. The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Rob Greenwod, from the Harris Centre at Memorial University. There were three panellists who took part in the event as well: Sheila Downer with Smart Labrador, Barb Marshall with the
Harris Centre Regional Workshop: Southern Labrador; Zones 4 & 5
Nov. 4-5, 2011 Port Hope Simpson, NL 5
Labrador Straits Development Corporation, and Roxanne Notley with the Southeastern Aurora Development Corporation.
The "Regional Workshop‟ was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Bayside Academy. Forty-two people attended the workshop and attendees included representatives from Memorial, community-based organizations, municipalities, business and provincial government.
Please click below to view the full report.
http://www.mun.ca/harriscentre/outreach/regionalworkshops/Final_report_SouthernLabrador_RW.pdf
Harris Centre Regional Workshop: Southern Labrador; Zones 4 & 5
Nov. 4-5, 2011 Port Hope Simpson, NL 5
Labrador Straits Development Corporation, and Roxanne Notley with the Southeastern Aurora Development Corporation.
The "Regional Workshop‟ was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Bayside Academy. Forty-two people attended the workshop and attendees included representatives from Memorial, community-based organizations, municipalities, business and provincial government.
Please click below to view the full report.
http://www.mun.ca/harriscentre/outreach/regionalworkshops/Final_report_SouthernLabrador_RW.pdf
SADC Position Paper: Air Transportation
This past weekend the SADC meet to discuss economic matters within the region. Although it was not an agenda item, transportation is discussed in ever opportunity and challenge that is presented around our table.
The mandate of the board is to coordinate and facilitate linkages with all levels of government. The current and future concerns of air service in this region requires concerted effort and cooperation. For this reason, the board felt it was necessary to circulate locally our position as to help focus efforts and activities to achieve positive results for this region.
Position Paper for Air Service
The mandate of the board is to coordinate and facilitate linkages with all levels of government. The current and future concerns of air service in this region requires concerted effort and cooperation. For this reason, the board felt it was necessary to circulate locally our position as to help focus efforts and activities to achieve positive results for this region.
Position Paper for Air Service
Changes to SADC Policies and Procedures
The Southeastern Aurora Development Corporation is seeking the following amendments to the Policies and Procedures:
Job Applications Page 28
Short-term positions (such as summer students) shall be posted with deadline date attached. If a qualified candidate submits a late application before interviews are conducted they may be accepted at the discretion of the ED. If no qualified person has applied for the position, the position will be reposted with a new deadline.
Long term positions will be posted until such time as a qualified candidate (at the recommendation of the Executive Director) can fill the position advertised.
Lists shall be compiled of the criteria to meet the position advertised.
Each applicant will be processed, and an explanation noted for future reference on the reason why the applicant was screened in or out.
RRSP Page 20 2.7.2 Employees benefits
The board shall match contributions of staff RRSP at the local financial institution on a bi-weekly basis, calculated at 5% of employee's maximum annual salary. If an employee does not deal with the local branch, upon proof of contribution by that employee a cheque will be deposited in December into the preferred Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
Gifts to Board & Staff - Addition
Gifts to staff and board members during sickness, bereavement, and other occasions shall not exceed $75.00. All purchases are made at the discretion of the ED and/or members of the executive, if funds of the general account allow.
Location of Core Positions – Addition
This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Co-location of core staff will be practiced where possible to help reduce cost, increase productivity and to better manage staff duties and responsibilities.
Salary – Addition
Salary of all employees shall be reviewed yearly, increases can only be granted when increased operating funds are secured.
Succession Planning – addition
The board must encourage employees to keep training for positions within SADC and the board must prepare for funding future training needs of its employees. SADC may provide 2000.00 per staff yearly for professional development, pending funding availability.
General Board Meetings and Locations Page 8 1.3.3.9
The board of SADC will continue to have six face to face meetings each year and conference call meetings when it is required to deal with corporation business.
The general board meetings of SADC will continue to be held within each sub zone. In the event that a quorum cannot be reached within a particular sub zone, the meeting will be moved to the next subzone (the schedule will continue). Nevertheless, a minimum of one regular board meeting of the corporation must be held in each sub zone annually.
Filling Roles/ Acting Positions – Addition
For short periods, other staff may fill vacant positions (maximum three months) with 15% increase in current salary up to the base salary of the position being filled. No employee shall continue in an acting role for more than three months unless additional compensation is provided.
Election of Executive Page 6 1.3.3.1
The Election of President of the corporation will take place by a call for nominations two weeks prior to the Executive Elections Meeting. The notice of nominees will be immediately emailed/faxed to all voting members. The Executive Elections Meeting will take place immediately following a regular board meeting. All directors must have their votes returned to Administrative Office either by secret ballot (enveloped) or public vote via email to sadc@nf.aibn.com 48 hrs before the Executive Election Meeting or be present for vote during the Executive Elections Meeting (both will not be revealed until the tally of votes are conducted) . Other executive positions will be voted on during the Executive Elections Meeting.
Election of officers in the event of a tie
In the event a tie vote occurs, this will be announced and there will be one more vote. If the vote is still tied, the tie will be broken by placing the names in a hat. The draw will be done by the appointed elections officer (Chair of the elections meeting).
Seat & Size of Board Page 8
Name changes:
Labrador Métis Nation will change to the NunatuKavut Seat
The Forestry Seat will be corrected to read Natural Resources Seat in the Policy and Procedures Manual
Director attendance and economic realities will determine in the future what seats are necessary for economic development. The secretary of the board will keep a register and review every three months with the board.
Severance Pay Addition to page 22
An employee who has five (5) or more years of continuous service with SADC, is entitled to be paid severance pay equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the number of complete years of continuous employment by his/her weekly salary to a maximum of (20) weeks pay under the following conditions.
1. If the position becomes redundant.
2. Office closure or relocation.
3. Retirement.
4. Unable to work due to disability (verified by physician).
5. Reduction in core funding.
6. In the event of an employee's death, severance pay will be paid to their estate.
Changes to 3.10 of the personnel Policy and Procedures Manual Page 2
It shall read: Any employee deemed by the board to be unsuitable shall be terminated forthwith.
1.3.3.4. Duties of Treasurer & 1.3.3.5 Duties of Secretary Changes Page 7
Every effort will be made to elect both a Treasurer and Secretary. In the event the board is unsuccessful, the positions of Treasurer and Secretary may be combined into one position if voted on by the majority of the board present during the election meeting. The position will be named the Position of Secretary / Treasurer and the duties of these two positions will be combined to reflect this change.
Reason for change: The Policies and Procedures Review Committee in consultation with the Board has suggested the following changes to their Policies and Procedures Manual. These changes will clarify the policies and Procedures of the SADC, and will have more direct interpretation for the Board and Staff.
These amendments will be ratified at the SADC Annual General Meeting to be held in Mary's Harbour, May 03, 2011, providing that at least two-thirds of the membership present at the AGM are in favour.
This notice must be posted in all communities at least 30 days prior to the AGM.
Job Applications Page 28
Short-term positions (such as summer students) shall be posted with deadline date attached. If a qualified candidate submits a late application before interviews are conducted they may be accepted at the discretion of the ED. If no qualified person has applied for the position, the position will be reposted with a new deadline.
Long term positions will be posted until such time as a qualified candidate (at the recommendation of the Executive Director) can fill the position advertised.
Lists shall be compiled of the criteria to meet the position advertised.
Each applicant will be processed, and an explanation noted for future reference on the reason why the applicant was screened in or out.
RRSP Page 20 2.7.2 Employees benefits
The board shall match contributions of staff RRSP at the local financial institution on a bi-weekly basis, calculated at 5% of employee's maximum annual salary. If an employee does not deal with the local branch, upon proof of contribution by that employee a cheque will be deposited in December into the preferred Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
Gifts to Board & Staff - Addition
Gifts to staff and board members during sickness, bereavement, and other occasions shall not exceed $75.00. All purchases are made at the discretion of the ED and/or members of the executive, if funds of the general account allow.
Location of Core Positions – Addition
This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Co-location of core staff will be practiced where possible to help reduce cost, increase productivity and to better manage staff duties and responsibilities.
Salary – Addition
Salary of all employees shall be reviewed yearly, increases can only be granted when increased operating funds are secured.
Succession Planning – addition
The board must encourage employees to keep training for positions within SADC and the board must prepare for funding future training needs of its employees. SADC may provide 2000.00 per staff yearly for professional development, pending funding availability.
General Board Meetings and Locations Page 8 1.3.3.9
The board of SADC will continue to have six face to face meetings each year and conference call meetings when it is required to deal with corporation business.
The general board meetings of SADC will continue to be held within each sub zone. In the event that a quorum cannot be reached within a particular sub zone, the meeting will be moved to the next subzone (the schedule will continue). Nevertheless, a minimum of one regular board meeting of the corporation must be held in each sub zone annually.
Filling Roles/ Acting Positions – Addition
For short periods, other staff may fill vacant positions (maximum three months) with 15% increase in current salary up to the base salary of the position being filled. No employee shall continue in an acting role for more than three months unless additional compensation is provided.
Election of Executive Page 6 1.3.3.1
The Election of President of the corporation will take place by a call for nominations two weeks prior to the Executive Elections Meeting. The notice of nominees will be immediately emailed/faxed to all voting members. The Executive Elections Meeting will take place immediately following a regular board meeting. All directors must have their votes returned to Administrative Office either by secret ballot (enveloped) or public vote via email to sadc@nf.aibn.com 48 hrs before the Executive Election Meeting or be present for vote during the Executive Elections Meeting (both will not be revealed until the tally of votes are conducted) . Other executive positions will be voted on during the Executive Elections Meeting.
Election of officers in the event of a tie
In the event a tie vote occurs, this will be announced and there will be one more vote. If the vote is still tied, the tie will be broken by placing the names in a hat. The draw will be done by the appointed elections officer (Chair of the elections meeting).
Seat & Size of Board Page 8
Name changes:
Labrador Métis Nation will change to the NunatuKavut Seat
The Forestry Seat will be corrected to read Natural Resources Seat in the Policy and Procedures Manual
Director attendance and economic realities will determine in the future what seats are necessary for economic development. The secretary of the board will keep a register and review every three months with the board.
Severance Pay Addition to page 22
An employee who has five (5) or more years of continuous service with SADC, is entitled to be paid severance pay equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the number of complete years of continuous employment by his/her weekly salary to a maximum of (20) weeks pay under the following conditions.
1. If the position becomes redundant.
2. Office closure or relocation.
3. Retirement.
4. Unable to work due to disability (verified by physician).
5. Reduction in core funding.
6. In the event of an employee's death, severance pay will be paid to their estate.
Changes to 3.10 of the personnel Policy and Procedures Manual Page 2
It shall read: Any employee deemed by the board to be unsuitable shall be terminated forthwith.
1.3.3.4. Duties of Treasurer & 1.3.3.5 Duties of Secretary Changes Page 7
Every effort will be made to elect both a Treasurer and Secretary. In the event the board is unsuccessful, the positions of Treasurer and Secretary may be combined into one position if voted on by the majority of the board present during the election meeting. The position will be named the Position of Secretary / Treasurer and the duties of these two positions will be combined to reflect this change.
Reason for change: The Policies and Procedures Review Committee in consultation with the Board has suggested the following changes to their Policies and Procedures Manual. These changes will clarify the policies and Procedures of the SADC, and will have more direct interpretation for the Board and Staff.
These amendments will be ratified at the SADC Annual General Meeting to be held in Mary's Harbour, May 03, 2011, providing that at least two-thirds of the membership present at the AGM are in favour.
This notice must be posted in all communities at least 30 days prior to the AGM.
