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Board of Directors
The affairs and management of the Association are directed by a
Board of Directors comprised of eight (8) Regular Member
representatives or such other number of representatives of Regular
Members as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, determine
in its sole discretion, and two (2) Associate Member representatives. Each
director is elected for a two year term of office.
Duties of the
Board of Directors include adoption of an annual budget; authorizing
disbursements; determining fees, dues and assessments; approving
application for, change of classification in, and termination of
membership; and deciding the time and place of the Annual General
Meeting. The Board has authority to approve the appointment of
Committees, to determine the number of appointees to Committees and
to make rules for the guidance and operation of such Committees. The
Board of Directors monitors the activities of all Committees and,
where necessary, gives approval to actions contemplated by
Committees.
Convention Committee
The Convention
Committee is responsible for planning and arranging all social
functions, food, beverage and entertainment. The Committee Chairman
prepares a Convention budget for submission to the Directors and
works closely with the many Associate Members who sponsor or
co-sponsor functions and donate prizes, gifts, etc. The Committee
coordinates all catering and convention services with the hotel and
outside agencies throughout the convention.
Education and Training
The Association, for many years, has promoted and conducted training
courses in automatic and downhand welding and pipeline equipment
operating, utilizing equipment, material and supplies donated by
Association Members. The Education and Training Committee
undertakes to arrange financing through Federal and Provincial
Government programs and Industry Training Funds. Committee Members
serve on joint labour-management committees and selection
committees; arrange for acquisition of equipment , materials and
course instructors; determine course content and coordinate course
management and administrative functions. The Committee is also
responsible for assessing the need for and arranging any other
educational or training functions which may be of benefit to the
Industry.
Equipment Rental Committee
The
Equipment Rental Committee is responsible for gathering data and
compiling information for the Association’s publication Equipment
Rental Guide. Committee members monitor the listings in the Guide
and notify the Association if the recommended equipment rental rates
for any types or pieces of equipment require revisions.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, the Vice
Presidents, the Treasurer, the Immediate Past President, and the
Executive Director. It acts upon the affairs and management of the
Association, when requested by the President or Executive Director,
during the interim between meetings of the Board of Directors.
Membership and Promotion Committee
The Membership and Promotion Committee promotes membership in the
Association by those firms who may qualify as Regular or Associate
Members. The Committee Chairman reports to the Board of Directors on
the qualifications of applicants, the status of existing Members and
changes in corporate name, structure or operation of Members. The
Committee also publicizes and promotes the image of the Association
and its Members to the public, Federal and Provincial Governments,
clients, other associations or agencies, and potential Members and
by encouraging Members to use the Association emblem in their
advertising and on stationery, forms, etc. The Association publishes
a Membership Directory annually.
National Labour Relations Committee
The National Labour Relations Committee has full authority in all
labour matters including the negotiation and administration of
collective agreements covering construction, installation,
maintenance, reconditioning, and treating of pipelines. Committee
members serve on joint labour-management Committees and Boards of
Trustees and also act on regional subcommittees appointed to carry
out specific assignments such as the resolution of grievances and
jurisdictional disputes. The Committee has adopted Rules of
Procedure in order that it may provide fair representation to all
employers represented by the Association in labour matters under
provincial accreditation, designation or registration certificates.
Negotiating
Committee
- Distribution
The
Distribution Negotiating Committee
is a sub-committee of the National Labour Relations Committee
responsible for the negotiation of the Distribution Pipeline
Agreements for Canada.
Negotiating
Committee
- Mainline
The
Mainline Negotiating Committee
is a sub-committee of the National Labour Relations Committee
responsible for the negotiation of the Mainline Pipeline Agreements
for Canada and the Pipeline Maintenance & Service Agreements for
Canada.
Pipeline Standards Committee
The Pipeline Standards Committee is responsible for liaison with
industry organizations and corporations in codification, design and
specification writing. Members of the Committee serve as the
Association’s representatives on technical committees of CSA
International.
Safety Committee
The function of the Safety Committee is to promote accident
prevention and deal with boards and agencies on regulatory matters
involving accident prevention, first aid, compensation assessments,
etc. The Committee monitors the contents of the Approved Safety
Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada and the video production
Being Your Best, and supervises their publication and distribution.
The Committee is the liaison with the Construction Sector Council on
the distribution and administration of the Pipeline Construction
Safety Training program.
Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council
The Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council is a body comprised of one
representative from each of the four pipeline craft unions together
with the Association's President, Vice Presidents, and Chair of the
National Labour Relations Committee which acts to settle matters of
dispute which may arise and other matters concerning the harmonious
relationships between the Association and the four pipeline craft
unions.
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