75rd ARC Minutes

75th ATLANTIC REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, NB

May 25th - 26th, 2018

CHAIRPERSON: Kimberley Skanes Regional Director CRA-AU-AFS

EXECUTIVE: Emmanuel Costain Vice President CRA-CS-AFS

Phil Wilson Treasurer CRA-AU-AFS

Cathy Hebert Secretary CRA-AU-AFS

Marilyn Best CRA-AU-AFS

Michael Basque ESDC-CS

Carolyn Hynes ESDC-NU EMA-SH

Marcel Journeay DND-CS

Scott McConaghy NRCAN-CS

Mike Pauley DTI-NBEN

Gerry Saunders CSC-NU-SH

TRAINING

COMMITTEE: Carolyn Hynes Chairperson ESDC-NU EMA-SH

Kimberley Skanes CRA-AU-AFS

Emmanuel Costain CRA-CS-AFS

Cathy Hebert CRA-AU-AFS

Mike Pauley DTI-NBEN

Phil Wilson CRA-AU-AFS

PARLIAMENTARIAN: Scott McConaghy NRCAN-CS

GUESTS: Debi Daviau PIPSC President

Sean O’Reilly PIPSC Acting Vice-President (Full-Time)

STAFF: Paul Hartigan Manager, Atlantic Region

Catherine Pinks Office Administrator, Halifax

Pierre Villon Co-ordinator of Public Affairs, Ottawa

DELEGATE  CONSTITUENT BODY REPRESENTED  DEPT/CLASS/TABLE

Allyson Garrison Young Professionals Committee CRA/AU/AFS

Donald MacArthur Cape Breton CRA/AU/AFS

Jennifer Cantwell DND Halifax DND/OP/SH

Kevin Jack DND Halifax DND/EN/NR

Mike MacIsaac DND Halifax DND/EN/NR

Everett Scott DND Halifax DND/CS

Mounah Zrein DND Halifax DND/EN/NR

Bruce Boyd Fredericton DTI/NBEN

Melanie Crouse Fredericton SSC/CS

Melissa Cummings Fredericton DTI/NBEN

Shane Heartz Fredericton NRCAN/BI/SP

Delbert Jenkins Fredericton DND/CS

Sheila MacLean Fredericton DTI/NBEN

Laura Lee Mullin Fredericton DND/OP/SH

Michael Taylor Fredericton DTI/NBEN

Danyelle Theriault Fredericton SSC/CS

Allison Bohan Gander (Halifax) CRA/AU/AFS

Eva Henshaw Greenwood DND/CS

Hashem Abou-Shahla Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Amanda Casella Halifax CRA/MG/AFS

Tina Castro-Mackenzie Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

David Chu Halifax ACOA/CO/AV

Chris Coghlin Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Fay Cormier Halifax ESDC/NU EMA/SH

Thomas Fleet Halifax ACOA/AU/AV

Coralie Gallant Halifax CRA/MG/AFS

Jacquelynn Holley Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Paul Hubley Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Loren Itterman Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Christine Langis Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Vicki MacKenzie Halifax CSD/NU EMA/SH

Sabet Makhoul Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Alex Mills Halifax CRA/AU/AFS

Leslie Nasmith Halifax DFO/BI/SP

Patrick Potter Halifax NRCAN/PC/SP

Tony Purchase Halifax Retired

Muhammed Abudulai Kentville CFIA/VM

Tim Power Lake Melville (St. John’s) ACOA/CO/AV

Frederic Basque Moncton SSC/CS

Gilles Bourque Moncton CSC/CS

Michael Crozier Moncton ACOA/CS

Michael Dixon Moncton ESDC/CS

Lisa Richard Moncton (Prince Edward Island) CRA/CS/AFS

Bill MacIntyre Moncton CSD/CS

Christine Mayo Moncton CRA/AU/AFS

Bonnie O’Rourke Moncton (St. John’s) ACOA/CO/AV

Francis Poirier Moncton SSC/CS

Thane Reeves Moncton DFO/CS

Chris Roach Moncton (Prince Edward Island) CRA/CS/AFS

Jean Trahan Moncton LAS/NBLA

Brian MacDonald NBAG DAA/NBAG

Heather Carr NBCC (Halifax) ESDC/NU EMA/SH

Patrick Wilbur NBCP OAG/NBCP

Jay Cunningham NBEN DTI/NBEN

Glen MacDonald NBEN DTI/NBEN

John-Michael McPhee NBEN DTI/NBEN

Misty Matthews-Emery NBLA LAS/NBLA

Carl Dingee NBVS DAA/NBVS

Gilles Comeau Northern New Brunswick CRA/AU/AFS

Barbara DeCandido Northern New Brunswick CRA/AU/AFS

Craig Bradley Prince Edward Island SSC/CS

Andrew Cudmore Prince Edward Island SSC/CS

Barry Gerus Prince Edward Island CRA/CS/AFS

Christopher Gilfoy Prince Edward Island CRA/CS/AFS

Gerald Hill Prince Edward Island SSC/CS

Anthony McAndrew Prince Edward Island VAC/CS

Kathy McLellan Prince Edward Island SSC/CS

Jason Rioux Prince Edward Island CRA/CS/AFS

Don Eldershaw Retired Members Guild RMG

Michael Maxan Saint John CRA/AU/AFS

Tim McCullough Saint John CRA/AU/AFS

Christopher Titus Saint John OAG/NBCP

Sean Corrigan St. Andrews DFO/BI/SP

Stephen Dillon St. John’s SSC/CS

Terry Fleet St. John's DFO/BI/SP

Susan Harris St. John's ESDC/NU EMA/SH

Roger Johnson St. John's DFO/BI/SP

Travis Kendall St. John's CRA/AU/AFS

Mike Lester St. John's SSC/CS

James Meade St. John's DFO/BI/SP

Christine Newhook St. John's ESDC/CS

Leslie White St. John's CRA/AU/AFS

Friday, May 25th, 2018

Welcome and Introductions

Atlantic Regional Director, Kim Skanes called the meeting of the 75th Atlantic Regional Council (ARC) to order at 1:31 pm.  Welcoming delegates to Moncton, Kim thanked participants for taking time away from their families to attend the Council. 

Housekeeping items were reviewed.  Kim invited those who are attending the ARC for the first time to stand and be recognized. 

Guests Debi Daviau, PIPSC President and CEO and Sean O`Reilly, Acting Full Time Vice President and Finance Committee Chair were introduced.

The Regional Executive and Training Committee members came to the front of the room to be recognized:  Manny Costain, Phil Wilson, Carolyn Hynes, Michael Basque, Marilyn Best, Marcel Journeay Cathy Hebert, Scott McConaghy, Mike Pauley and Gerry Saunders.

Staff members Paul Hartigan, Manager, Atlantic Region, Catherine Pinks, Office Administrator and Pierre Villon were introduced to the delegates. 

Muhammed Abudulai read the Equality Statement.

Nominations for the Atlantic Regional Executive Committee

Kim introduced the Election Sub Committee Lead Micheal Basque.  Micheal explained there are five (5) Members at Large, two year term positions up for election.  Nominations will be made today and candidates’ addresses are scheduled  for 4:30 pm with elections taking place Saturday prior to lunch.  Candidates will be given three minutes for their address.  Nominations commenced as follows:

  • Chris Titus nominated Jean Trahan - accepted
  • Glen MacDonald nominated Mike Pauley - accepted
  • Allyson Garrison nominated Christine Newhook - accepted
  • Mike Dixon nominated Scott McConaghy - accepted
  • Sheila MacLean nominated Manny Costain – accepted
  • Sue Harris nominated Gerry Saunders - accepted
  • Hashem Abou-Shahala nominated Cathy Hebert - accepted
  • Jennifer Cantwell nominated Everett Scott - accepted
  • Manny Costain nominated Jason Riox - accepted

All nominees accepted and nominations closed.  Michael reminded delegates ARC voting cards will be required to obtain a ballot.  He stated there are 9 nominations for 5 positions and elections will take place Saturday.

What Happened To My Meeting

The Regional Executive lead an informative presentation on preparing for and running an effective meeting.  The presentation was comprised of a skit, power point presentation, working group exercise and a mock meeting.  

Executive of the Year Award

Kim presented the 2018 Executive of the Year Award to recipient Mike Pauley of the NBEN Group.

Regional Executive Candidates’ Address

Manny introduced the candidates indicating they would have three minutes each to address the delegates. Candidates’ addresses followed.

Recess

The meeting recessed for the day at 4:30 pm.

Saturday, May 26th, 2018

Welcome and Opening Remarks

The business meeting of the 75th Atlantic Regional Council was called to order at 8:40 am by Kimberly Skanes, Atlantic Regional Director with Scott McConaghy as Parliamentarian and Catherine Pinks as Recording Secretary. Kim welcomed the delegates noting everyone seemed to enjoy themselves at last evenings BINGO. 

1.  Approval of Agenda

The agenda for the 75th Atlantic Regional Council was presented to the delegates for approval.

Motion #1

Jean Trahan (Moncton) moved and Patrick Potter (Halifax) seconded that the 75th Atlantic Regional Council Agenda

be approved as presented.

Carried

2.  Approval of 74th Atlantic Regional Council Minutes

Motion #2

Cathy Hebert (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Anthony McAndrew (Prince Edward Island) seconded that the minutes be accepted as presented.             Carried

3.  Roll Call

8:45 am Catherine Pinks (Staff) and Kimberley Skanes (Atlantic Regional Director) completed a delegate roll call.  All delegates as per the participants’ list contained in the minutes were present with the exception of Thomas Fleet, Misty Mathews-Emery and Everett Scott.  All three delegates arrived shortly after roll call.  

4.  Regional Director’s Report

Kim on behalf of the members of the Atlantic region thanked the Atlantic Regional Executive for their dedication and work and also for the support they have provided to her in her role as director.  On behalf of the Executive she acknowledged and thanked the regional office staff for their work with the Executive and the membership in the Atlantic Region.  She stated that without the staffs’ support, the Executive would not function with such precision and expertise.

Kim delivered the Regional Director’s report highlighting the following:

The Regional Executive’s practice of setting goals.   Committing to increase engagement with the membership in the region, the Executive hosted events in the cities where the Executive met - Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, St Andrews, St. John’s and Halifax. 

At the 2017 AGM, the region was again successful in winning the Legacy Cup. The cup resides in the Halifax Regional office. Thank you to the members who made donations to the Legacy Foundation.

The Atlantic Young Professionals Committee (AYPC) has been active in establishing their presence in the region. Recently a survey of the youth membership in region was conducted and they are in the process of analyzing the data collected. AYPC attended the youth symposium in Ottawa prior to the AGM in 2017 and then stayed on as AGM observers. 

The 75th ARC will begin profiling an Atlantic Branch or New Brunswick Group at each Regional Council and in the Atlantic Newsletter. 

Activists in Atlantic are dedicated to providing service to our members and strengthening the union.   Activist participation included Violence Against Women committee, Contracting Out Action Team, Advisory Council, Working Group on Consultation, Committees of the Board and Branch, Group and Sub Group executives. 

Kim reported that she has spoken at Branch and Group AGMs in the region when possible in addition to participating in the Board of Directors meetings.  In June she attend the PSAC Atlantic Triennial Convention as a guest.

An update on the Phoenix issue and the NB Pension Campaign were the final topics.  In closing Kim indicated that all feedback is welcome.

Motions #3

Eva Henshaw (Greenwood) moved David Chu (Halifax) seconded the Atlantic Regional Director’s report be accepted as presented.  Carried

5.  Regional Executive Financial Report

Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) presented the Atlantic Regional Executive Financial Reports accompanied by an explanation of the individual line items. He elaborated on the budget and year to date actuals for 2018, noting the finances were audited by an independent third party. Phil addressed delegate’s questions.

Motion #4

Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and seconded by Misty Mathews-Emery (NBLA) that the Atlantic Regional Executive Financial Reports for 2018 be accepted as presented.

Carried

Phil went on to present the Atlantic Regional Executive Budget for 2019. 

Motion #5

Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and seconded by Jason Rioux (Prince Edward Island) that the 2019 Atlantic Regional Executive Budget be accepted as presented.

Point of Order

Chris Roach (Prince Edward Island) requested a point of order indicating that the 2019 Atlantic Regional Executive Budget cannot be approved in advance of the resolutions later in the agenda.

Motion #6

Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and seconded by Misty Mathews Emery (NBLA Group) that the 2019 budget be set aside until after the resolutions.     Carried

6.  Regional Training Committee Report

Carolyn Hynes (Atlantic Regional Executive) presented the Atlantic Regional Training Committee Report. 

Motion #7

Carolyn Hynes (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and seconded by Marilyn Best (Regional Executive) that the Atlantic Regional Training Committee Report be accepted as presented. Carried

7.  Regional Manager’s Report

Paul Hartigan, Manager, Atlantic Region stated he is fortunate to have such a competent staff who all do their jobs well. Paul provided an overview of the office’s activities in the region.

Motion #8

Patrick Potter (Halifax) moved and seconded by Manny Costain (Atlantic Regional Executive) that the Regional Manager’s Report be accepted as presented.                      Carried

8.  New Brunswick Pension Campaign Update

Mike Pauley (Atlantic Regional Executive) opened his presentation by asking how many delegates want to pay 35% more for their pension and get 35% less. Mike gave an informative presentation on the NB Pension Campaign.

9.  President’s Address

President, Debi Daviau provided an update on current issues within the Institute.

10.  Regional Executive Elections

Manny Costain (Atlantic Regional Executive) explained to the delegates that the room will be tiled when ballots are distributed to those who have a voting card, and will remain tiled until the ballots are collected.  He reviewed the regulations and process for the elections.  The ballots were distributed and collected.

9.  President’s Address continued

A question and answer period with President, Debi Daviau took place.

11.  Resolutions

RESOLUTION #1

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Manny Costain (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Mike Pauley (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded.   

Whereas the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is the Supreme Governing body of the Institute; and

Whereas details of proposed changes are only required to be provided to all members no later than four weeks before the AGM; and

Whereas four (4) weeks does not provide sufficient time for delegates to the AGM to canvas their membership to ensure that they have received input and direction from their members with respect to proposed By-Law changes;

Therefore be it resolved that By-Law 13.1.4.1 be amended as follows:

By-Law 13.1.4.1 (b) details of the proposed changes were provided to all members not later than four (4) six (6) weeks prior to an Annual General Meeting.

AMENDMENT #1 

Chris Roach, Moncton (Prince Edward Island) moved and Christopher Gilfoy (Prince Edward Island) seconded that Therefore be it resolved that the Atlantic Regional Executive sponsor the resolution to the PIPSC Annual General Meeting be added.  Carried

The question on the motion as amended was called.  Carried

 

RESOLUTION #2

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Mike Pauley (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded.   

Whereas the Institute has four (4) Vice-Presidents, two (2) of whom shall serve on the full time basis; and

Whereas the full time Vice-Presidents in the past have been relocated to the National Capital Region; and

Whereas Institute bylaws and policies do not state that the relocation of full time Vice-Presidents is a requirement

Therefore be it resolved that the following bylaw be added to the Institute bylaws

NEW 20.5.1 A full time Vice-President can choose to relocate to the National Capital Region after election or continue to reside in their home region.  The decision can only be made once per term.

Following a discussion, Eva Henshaw (Greenwood) called the question.  Failed

RESOLUTION #3

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Cathy Hebert (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded.   

Whereas the Board of Directors is the highest structure within the organization and its main objective is to provide strategies and directions to the organization, establish plans for the future, while staying accountable to the membership; and

Whereas in most organizations, the day to day activities are taken care by operational structures, being staff under the CEO, COO, or managed by executive officers; and

Therefore be it resolved that the PIPSC national Vice-President not be members of the Board of Directors, by amending By-Law 15.1 as follows:

15.1 Composition The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, the four (4) Vice Presidents and ten (10) Directors.

DefinitionElected Director: means member of the Board other than the President and Vice Presidents.

Failed

RESOLUTION #4

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Jean Trahan (Moncton) moved and Marilyn Best (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded.

Whereas Paragraph (a) of Institute By-Law 16.3.1 allows the President to call a Special Board meeting at their sole discretion; and

Whereas Paragraph (b) of Institute By-Law 16.3.1 currently provided that a Special meeting of the Board may be called within two (2) weeks of the date of receipt by the President of a written request from not less than (7) members of the Board; and

Whereas if seven (7) members of the Board of Directors have determined that an issue is sufficiently important that it needs to be addressed by the Board before its next regular meeting, the President should be required to call the meeting as requested; and

Therefore be it resolved that By-Law 16.3 be amended as follows:

By-Law 16.3.1 A Special meeting of the Board may be shall be called:

  1. By the President, or
  2. Within two (2) weeks of the weeks of the date of receipt by the President of the written request from not less than seven (7) members of the Board.

   

Carried

RESOLUTION #5

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Manny Costain (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Marilyn Best (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded.

Whereas the Institute does currently have a Dispute Resolution and Discipline policy, and

Whereas the Institute currently does not have policy or guidelines concerning progressive discipline, and

Whereas the Institute's Panel of Peers in the interest of fairness and natural justice must have a set policy or guidelines to follow when recommending discipline;

 

Be it resolved that the Institute develop a guidelines document for Progressive Discipline to be used by the Panel of Peers.   

Be it further resolved that a Progressive Discipline Chart be developed to provide guidance on the type of discipline to be administered based on the type of breach of the Code of Conduct.

Carried

RESOLUTION #6

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Saint John Branch Executive

Tim McCullough (Saint John) withdrew the resolution.

Whereas the current formula used to determine the Atlantic Region delegates to the National AGM uses an outdated and inaccurate number as a divisor (250);

Therefore be it resolved that the delegate numbers be recalculated based on the actual numbers of members per branch as a percentage of the total members in the Atlantic Region.

Withdrawn

RECESS FOR LUNCHEON

12.  Regional Executive Elections

Manny Costain announced the election results and reported the newly elected Executive members are as follows: 

88 distributed 87 received 1 spoiled

Mike Pauley 78

Manny Costain 60

Scott McConghy 52

Christine Newhook 47

Jason Rioux 43

Cathy Hebert 33

Jean Trahan 32

Gerry Saunders 18

Everett Scott 10

Motion #9

Manny Costain (Atlantic Regional Executive) moved and Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) seconded that the ballots be destroyed.                                                       Carried

11.  Resolutions continued

RESOLUTION #7

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Chris Roach

Chris Roach (Prince Edward Island) moved and seconded by Craig Bradley (Prince Edward Island).

Whereas the PIPSC AGM is the supreme governing body and 

Whereas individuals or constituent bodies that submit Policy resolutions on time have an expectation their item will be dealt with,

However the last several years have shown us that many of these resolutions die on the order paper or get referred for consideration,

Therefore be it resolved that the Atlantic Regional delegates to the PIPSC AGM support the intent of the following resolution,

Therefore be it resolved the following change be incorporated into the PIPSC Bylaws.

 
At the conclusion of the PIPSC Annual General Meeting, any policy resolutions, that were received on time, but not dealt with at that meeting, be referred to the next scheduled meeting of the Advisory Council for final binding decision on the policy. For the debate and vote on these policy resolutions the Board of Directors will be extended an invitation to participate in the debate and have voting privileges on the resolutions. Policy resolutions referred will be deemed to have been moved and seconded.

Movers of the original motion will not be invited but may select a member of the advisory council or Board of Directors to speak on behalf of their motion.

Amendment #1

Chris Roach (Prince Edward Island) moved and seconded by Phil Wilson (Atlantic Regional Executive) therefore be it resolved that the Atlantic Regional delegates to the PIPSC AGM “be asked to support” the intent of the following resolution. Carried

The question was called on the motion as amended.  Carried

RESOLUTION #8

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Chris Roach

Tony Purchase (Halifax) moved and seconded by Marcel Journeay (Atlantic Regional Executive).

Whereas constituent body allotment funds can lapse if not utilized;

Therefore be it resolved that unused allotment funding be incorporated into charitable **donations for the fiscal period.

Failed

RESOLUTION #9

75th Atlantic Regional Council

Sponsor:  Atlantic Regional Executive

Moved by Manny Costain (Prince Edward Island) and seconded by Marilyn Best (Atlantic Regional Executive).

Whereas Committees of the Board shall normally include regional representation and;

Whereas the Chair of the Committee is responsible for the functioning of meetings and reporting back to Board of Directors;

Be it Resolved that bylaw 17.1.3 be amended to the following:

  • 17.1.3 Compensation All Committees shall consist of five (5) to seven (7) members and, unless otherwise specified, shall include (1) member from each Region.  Where there is a Vice-President liaison to the committee, the Vice-President does not count as a member of the committee.  The committee Chair shall not be considered a member of a Region.

Carried

5.  Regional Executive Financial Report continued

Motion #10

Melanie Crouse (Fredericton) moved and seconded by Barry Gerus (Prince Edward Island) that approval of the 2019 Atlantic Regional Executive Budget be tabled and approved as presented.                  

Carried

13.  Atlantic Constituent Body Profile – Fredericton Branch

Scott McConaghy, President of the Fredericton Branch, gave a comprehensive presentation on the Fredericton Branch.

14.  PIPSC Budget

Marilyn Best (Atlantic Regional Executive) introduced herself as a member of the National Finance Committee and outlined the role of the Committee.  She introduced Sean O`Reilly, Chairperson of the Finance Committee and they provided an overview of the PIPSC 2019 Budget and an overview of the Institute’s financial position.  A questions and answer period followed.

15.  2018 AGM Delegate Allotment

Scott McConaghy (Atlantic Regional Executive) tabled the AGM delegate list for 2018. 

Scott pointed out that in 2018 the Dorchester Branch would have received a delegate but since the Branch was dissolved the seat was turned over to Moncton.  He indicated the 2019 AGM delegate allotment will be amended to reflect this change. 

16.  Branch and Provincial Group Report Summary

Marcel Journey (Atlantic Regional Executive) provided an overview of the Branch Reports tabled at the Branch and Provincial Group President’s meeting.  The Presidents are now working together, discussing solutions and solving problems. Once again this year the core theme is engagement.  How do we reach out and get more people involved?  If members don’t think you care about them then we need to build those relationships.  The Halifax Branch mentioned a family event, Greenwood and Kentville did one as well.  It was a good discussion and it is important to show the members we care about them. There is an additional challenge of engaging members when you have a vast geographical area. Phoenix is a common issue as well as a concern about sick leave.  Marcel thanked Eva Henshaw for her work on the Treasury Board Wellness program and to Mike Pauley for his efforts regarding the NB Pension Campaign.

Misty Mathews-Emery (NBLA) reviewed the highlights from the NB Group Presidents’ reports.

The NBEN has had changes to their Executive, John-Micheal McPhee is the new President.  They have had success on some pay issues with the employer and with the increases in the budget.  Another group present at the meeting was the NBVM.  They are a small group and have had significant staffing issues in the last several years.  It has been difficult for them in terms of engagement; however, on the positive side they have been successful in retaining a full executive.  In addition, for the first time in 15 years, the New Brunswick Vet positions have been fully staffed and they held their first LMC in 5 years.  Misty thanked Mike Pauley for taking the lead on the NB Pension campaign.  Misty noted that the NB Groups are fortunate in Atlantic compared to other regions in that we do receive tremendous support that other separate employers do not receive.  She thanked the Regional Executive and the Halifax office staff. 

17.  AGM Delegate Allotment

Scott explained that in 2018 Dorchester Branch was dissolved and it appears that the Moncton Branch should not have been given their AGM delegate seat.  Instead it should have gone to Fredericton.  To correct the error, Francis Poirier (Moncton Branch) will give his delegate seat to Fredericton. 

18.  New Business

There was no new business.

19.  Adjournment

Kim Skanes thanked outgoing Executive members Catherine Hebert and Gerry Saunders for their service during their term. 

The 75th ARC was adjourned 4:53 pm.