2. MOTION (Phillips/Chappell) That the minutes of April 1, 1998, be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. Urgent Business. None

4. Chair's Remarks and Correspondence

4.1  Decanal Search Procedures. A reply has been received confirming a recommendation that staff representatives be included on search committees. This letter was circulated.

4.2  The office space in Sedgewick requested for the Chapter office is not available.

4.3.  A letter from the Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology regarding budget allocations was circulated.

5.1  Bargaining Committee

Ann Nightingale, Chair of the Bargaining Committee, reported on the bargaining process to date and reviewed the proposal. The first bargaining session will be held on April 16, 1998.

MOTION (Gore/Phillips) That the Bargaining Committee be commended for their work to date. CARRIED

5.2  Seminar Committee. No report.

5.3  Performance Review Committee (Phillips)

A template for performance review and a manual have been drafted. These will be forwarded to the A /U Committee.

6.1  Chapter Website. Phillips expressed concern that recent minutes of Chapter Executive meetings are not available on the website. Gore and Darling responded that they are working on revisions to the website. In the meantime, minutes are available from the secretary.

7.1  Doyle reported that she had been contacted by a representative of a group of sessional lecturers interested in possible membership in PEA. She will gather more information and report back on this.

7.2  An information meeting, sponsored by the Faculty Association and UVic Women's Caucus, was held April 8, 1998, re benefits for same-sex couples. A draft resolution will be forwarded to employee groups before being forwarded to the BoG.

7.3  Darling has been approached by an individual interested in making a donation to the Chapter. Doyle will research the implications of this and report back.

8.1  Executive Retreat. Darling reviewed the draft agenda (previously distributed). After discussion, the following topics were proposed:

Session #1: Brainstorming session - finalize the agenda;
Session #2: Bargaining - long term goals;
Session #3: Visibility on and off campus;
Session #4: Wrap-up - setting goals and action plan.

Phillips will forward to directors by e-mail the summary of goals and ideas presented at the LAR brainstorming meeting. Darling will survey directors for possible dates and confirm arrangements at Dunsmuir Lodge.

Meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.