Severe weather flooded the ATA’s main office building, Barnett House on Friday July 10.
Crews and administration are assessing damage and determining reclamation of key electrical systems.
Staff have transitioned to working from home, and continue to serve members online and by phone.
The Southern Alberta Regional Office (SARO) in Calgary is unaffected and conducts business per usual.
The Annual Representative Assembly (ARA) is often referred to as the “parliament” of the Association. It is made up of about 425 delegates from locals and the 20 members of the Association’s executive body, the Provincial Executive Council.
ARA establishes policy, approves the Association’s budget and sets fees for the various categories of membership. Held annually on the May long weekend, ARA alternates between Calgary and Edmonton.
Locals may submit resolutions for debate at ARA by filling out the Resolutions Declaration form.
Specialist councils may submit resolutions for debate at ARA by filling out the Resolutions Declaration form.
Deadline for submission: December 15th of each year.
A declaration form must be submitted with each batch of resolutions certifying that the resolutions were approved by a majority of members at a duly called meeting of the local or specialist council.
The resolutions that are approved for debate at ARA are printed in the 2022 Resolutions Bulletin, which is published at least one month before ARA in an issue of the ATA News.
Curious about the rules of order at ARA? This guide will help illuminate the process.
Resolutions passed at each ARA become the policy of the Association which is available in English and in French.