Committees
NASA Committees are one of the most critical ways that our union provides services to its members, and are one of the main ways that members can get more involved in their union.
The bylaws stipulate that NASA will have eight standing committees, and empowers the executive board to establish ad hoc committees as required.
Standing Committees
NASA has established the following standing committees: The term of office for each standing committee is two years, and elections are held to coincide with the term of office of the committee chair, meaning that there are elections for the following committees in even-numbered years: Finance Committee; Grievance Committee; Political Action and Member Education Committee; Bylaws and Policy Committee, and elections for the following committees in odd-numbered years: Membership Services Committee; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Committee; Human Resources Committee; Award Committee.
The NASA president sits on all committees an an ex officio member.
As outlined in the NASA bylaws, the role of the Finance Committee is to:
a) make recommendations regarding the proper administration of the finances of the Association;
b) ensure that expenditures are lawfully made;
c) recommend to the Executive Board the transfer of budget allocations;
d) ensure that a proper and complete record of the financial affairs of the Association is accurately maintained at
all times;
e) make recommendations to the Treasurer in respect to the investments of the funds of the Association;
f) review the proposed annual budget and amend or modify that budget;
g) present, through its Chair, a proposed annual budget to the Executive Board;
h) present the proposed annual budget as approved by the Executive Board to the Annual General Meeting; and
i) review major expenditures not provided for in the approved annual budget or which do not pertain to current negotiations and make recommendations regarding same to the Executive Board.