Eastern Quebec Branch
(Translated from French)
THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA
NOTICE OF MEETING
2024 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
At the Ketch microbrewery, 490 Rte de la Mer, Sainte-Flavie, QC G0J 2L0
Notice of Meeting:
Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Quebec Branch will be held on April 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ketch microbrewery in Sainte-Flavie. Prior to the AGM, members will be greeted at 5:00 p.m. and a dinner will be served. The evening will conclude with a folk singer's concert! The agenda is as follows:
Agenda
- Opening remarks
- Introduction of Guests and Executives
- Review and approval of the Agenda
- Review and approval of the minutes from the February 21, 2023, AGM
- President’s Activity Report
- Financial Report
- Nominations
- Questions and answers
- Closing Remarks
Positions to be filled on the Executive Committee:
The position of secretary and 3 director positions are currently vacant and may be filled during the AGM by direct appointment. These positions are currently filled as follows:
Chair: Jean-Luc Shaw (DFO)
Vice-President: Noémie Gendreau (CRA)
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Tom Birmingham (DFO)
Directors (3): Peter Galbraith (DFO),
Joël Chassé (DFO),
Chris McKindsey (DFO), and
France Boily (CFIA).
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the AGM. If you are unable to be there that evening but would like to get involved at the Executive level, please send your name and the position you are applying for to Jean-Luc Shaw (jlshaw@pipsc.ca).
The term of office is 3 years as per our bylaws. The Branch Executive shall meet as frequently as is required, but at least three (3) times per year and at most (6) times a year. The Branch’s goals are to represent the interests of the Branch; to provide a forum for discussion by the membership on matters related to the Institute; to implement the By-Laws; to make recommendations to the Regional Council and the Institute on various matters within the objectives of the Institute; and to appoint delegates to meetings of the Regional Council and the Institute in accordance with the By-Laws of those constituent bodies. The role of the Executive Committee is to exercise authority and act on behalf of the Branch between general meetings.
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you.
Jean-Luc Shaw
President, Eastern Quebec Branch
Important: Please RSVP no later than
April 18, 2024, to Jean-Luc Shaw by email at jlshaw@pipsc.ca so we can plan the meal.