Ottawa Centreville Branch Annual General Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2024
Location: National Arts Centre.
Meeting Minutes
Date & Time: September 11, 2024, 17:00 to 20:00.
Location: O’Born Room, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1
Introduction by Lucienne Bahuaud (co-chair):
The meeting commenced with an introduction by Lucienne, setting the tone for the proceedings.
Quorum Announcement:
Lucienne announced the establishment of quorum at 17:30.
Introduction of Guest Speakers:
J. Gordon Bulmer, National Capital Region Executive was Introduced by Lucienne Bahuaud. Gordon briefly described the policy related to the Return-to-Office PIPSC policy and particularly the duty to accommodate where employers are obligated to provide accommodation “up to the point of undue hardship” and certain case-by-case exemptions.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Lucienne acknowledged the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. The acknowledgment serves as a reminder of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.
Equity Statement:
Lucienne provided the PIPSC equity statement to be followed during the proceedings to ensure all members are treated equally and professionally.
Roll Call of Executives:
Lucienne conducted a roll call, introducing the following executives:
Michael Kenny, Brian Hassall, Abraham Garcia, Zul Nanji, Michelle Tran, Andra Weis, Susan Amog-Hassall, April Chan, Andrew Wigmore, Robert Hunter, Art Iwinski.
Introduction of Election Committees:
Election committee: Lucienne Bahuaud, Lynn E. Morris, and Margaret Bigras were introduced.
Approval of Agenda:
A motion to approve the 2024 AGM agenda was made by Art Iwinski and seconded by Abraham Garcia.
Election Proceedings:
Lucienne Bahuaud facilitated the election process, accepting seven nominations from the floor. The following people were nominated from the floor: Michael Kenny, Michael Patterson, Susan Amog-Hassall, Brian Hassall, Abraham Garcia, Zul Nanji, Andrew Wigmore. As there were exactly seven candidates nominated and six executive positions to be filled, voting was required. Each candidate has two minutes to present herself/himself to the AGM Delegates. Election Committee collected the ballots.
Michael Kenny took over meeting as the other co-chair, so election results could be counted for the votes
Moment of Silence:
Brian Hassall was called upon and had requested a moment of silence to honor lost union members:
Thomas Chamberlain, Christopher Nattkemper, Domenico Paolino and Kirk Stackhouse
Approval of 2022 AGM Minutes:
The minutes from 2023 OCB AGM were approved as provided electronically before the meeting. Motion by Art Iwinski and seconded by Andrew Wigmore. Motion carried. Michaell Kenny declared that there is no business arriving from 2023 AGM minutes to be discuss.
President’s Report:
Michael Kenny provided a brief overview of events organized by OCB, declaring that it was another successful year.
Treasurer’s Report:
Zul Nanji presented the financial report for 2023, which was motioned to be approved by Zul Nanji and seconded by Brian Hassall. The motion carried.
Approval of Branch Budget:
The proposed budget for 2025, presented by Zul Nanji, was motioned to be approved by Zul Nanji and seconded by Andrew Wigmore. The motion carried.
New Business:
Michael Kenny identified that no bylaw revision were provided for this AGM and nothing was outstanding for new business.
Round Table:
No comments were made during the round table discussion.
Result of the election. Lucienne Bahuaud provided the following result of the OCB AGM election results. The following candidate were elected as a member of the OCB executives for the 2 years term: Michael Kenny, Michael Patterson, Susan Amog-Hassall, Brian Hassall, Abraham Garcia, and Andrew Wigmore.
Meeting Conclusion:
Michael Kenny expressed gratitude to all attendees, concluding the meeting at 19:50. The motion to adjourn the meeting was proposed and carried.