Representative Council

There shall be one (1) representative body of the Association called the Representative Council. This Representative Council shall consist of elected building representatives, an Association officers, including the President, Certificated Vice President, Educational Support Personnel Vice President, Certificated Secretary, Educational Support Personnel Secretary, Treasurer, all elected Region Council members elected by the local Association, and all committee chairs. Committee Chairs will serve as non-voting members of the Representative Council, with the exception of the Chair of Professional Negotiation Committee (if elected by the Membership and the Professional Negotiation Committee. Any member that has been appointed to a position on the Representative Council will be considered without portfolio.

The Representative Council shall annually approve a budget, recommend to the membership establish the dues, and may adopt programs on behalf of, or for recommendation to, the membership. The Representative Council members provide two-way, personal communication between the Association leadership and the members through individual and small group meetings. They shall recruit volunteers to ensure a well-informed membership by distributing information to members personally, and conducting frequent, informative and information gathering meetings. They shall recruit volunteers for Association responsibilities and activities and generate support for Association positions and programs. The Representative Council shall call upon the IEA Director of Business Services to conduct a financial review or audit should they determine circumstances warrant such.