Committees

Audit Committee - It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Receive and audit the books and records of the Treasurer immediately after the close of each fiscal year, and at such other times as may be directed by the President. (2) Furthermore a Representative from the committee is to report its findings to the Chapter membership.

Only meets Feb/March

Benefits Committee: The role of the committee is to contain the District's health benefits program while maintaining the quality of the benefits available to the employees, retirees, and eligible dependents.

Certification Committee -  It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Certify that all who submit letters of intent to run or who are nominated from the floor for Executive Board office are eligible members in good standing. (2) Review the official treasurer’s record to determine eligibility as defined in member in good standing.  (3) Submit certification at the November Chapter meeting.

Aug-Nov Only

Year Round

Elections Committee - It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Supervise and assist in the preparation, distribution, and counting of the ballots in all elections (including contract ratifications) within the Chapter, and certify the results to the Chapter President. (2) Ensure that election procedures are in accordance with applicable provisions of the Association's Constitution & Bylaws and Policy, and the Constitution. (3) Recommend to the Executive Board, for their ratification, a list of 5 Active members in good standing to act as tellers.

Meets July-December

Fundraising Committee - It shall be the duty of this committee to conduct the Chapter’s fundraising programs.

Grievance Committee - It shall be the duty of the Grievance Committee to supervise and assist the  operation of the Chapter's Union Steward program. The committee shall ensure that all grievances are handled properly in their investigation and filing, and consistent in their resolution. The committee shall be empowered to review proposed settlements of grievances undertaken by individual members of the bargaining unit to ensure they are consistent with the contract. The committee shall review all grievances being considered for arbitration and file a report with the Executive Board.

Year Round

Hiring Watch Committee - It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Strive to attend all meetings of the Personnel Commission and Board of Trustees. (2) Regularly scrutinize District documents (e.g., Board of Trustee and Personnel Commission meeting minutes, agendas, SMC budget, DPAC and Budget Committee minutes) for deletions/additions to classified hiring lists. (3) Regularly scrutinize District documents for contracting out of classified work.  (4) Research and suggest language to justify retaining/re-instating dropped classified positions.

Membership Committee:  It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Strive for 100% CSEA membership and attendance. (2) Prepare and execute a program designed to secure new members. (3) Prepare and execute a program designed to stimulate attendance at the regular Chapter meetings.

Merit Board/Rules Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Strive to attend all meetings of the Personnel Commission and Board of Trustees. (2) Regularly scrutinize agenda and minutes of Personnel Commission and Board of Trustees meetings for rule or policy changes that would affect the terms and conditions of employment for the membership. (3) Inform Negotiating Team, Grievance Committee, and the Executive Board of Merit Rule or Board Policy changes.  (4) Suggest possible changes to the Merit Rules, Board Policy, or Administrative Regulations to the Executive Board.

Political Action Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Keep the members informed about the legislative program of the Association. (2) May recommend to the Chapter membership legislative proposals it deems desirable for submission to the Association's annual conference or to the Association’s Board of Directors for consideration and inclusion in the Association's  legislative program. (3) Develop and implement a Chapter alert system (telephone tree) designed for emergency contact of the membership when immediate Chapter action is necessary on contract matters, legislative and political issues, and other items of importance to the Association and Chapter. (4) Keep abreast of political activities affecting the Chapter and the Association as it relates to school board elections, appropriate state assembly and senate districts, support of candidates for statewide offices, support or opposition of initiatives and propositions.  (5) Render regular reports at Chapter meetings, and recommend any political action or activity it considers appropriate; submit such recommendations as may be approved to PACE of CSEA. (6) Work cooperatively with the Political Action Coordinator (PAC),  appropriate Association standing committees in furtherance of the Association’s  legislative and political goals.  (7) Recruit Victory Club membership and education the Chapter members of the necessity for active participation in the political process, especially for gubernatorial, school board, and local assembly/senate district elections.

Year Round

Publicity Committee: Publicity Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Assist the Communications Officer with all duties. (2) Develop, implement, and sustain a coordinated Communications program. (3) Improve the membership’s knowledge of Chapter goals, objectives, and activities by developing better communications and information distribution systems.

Research & Negotiations Committee:  It shall be the duty of this committee to support the Negotiating Team.

Resolutions Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare resolutions for the Association’s Annual Conference.

Safety Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to:(1) Gather input from membership on safety issues. (2) Keep membership informed of new safety issues through official Chapter publications.

Scholarship Committee:  It shall be the duty of this committee to provide information to the membership, through Chapter newsletter and/or bulletins/flyers and functions; about financial assistance available to members and their dependents.

Year Round

Social/Hospitality Committee: It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Coordinate events and activities for Classified School Employee Week (CSEW). (2) Build unity and friendship among the membership through social events, gatherings, and activities.  (3) Coordinate CSEA social clubs.  (4) Send appropriate cards/messages to members during personal or special occasions.

Technology Maintenance Committee:  It shall be the duty of this committee to: (1) Research and review new technologies for efficient Chapter communications. (2) Maintain CSEA website and other mediums of electronic communication for the Chapter.

DPAC is the College’s primary planning body and coordinates institutional planning. It is the responsibility of DPAC to develop the annual Master Plan for Education Update and oversee the long-term planning efforts of reviewing the Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals, assessing the College’s planning process, and developing new Strategic Initiatives every five years.

Merit Rules Advisory Committee: A committee consisting of stakeholders dedicated to keeping the Merit Rules of Santa Monica College current and equitable.

1st Wednesday of the Month