Aspen View Regional Division No.19

 

POLICY:   CD

 

CATEGORY:    SECRETARY-TREASURER

 

 

POLICY STATEMENT:

 

The Board believes that the Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the business  and financial  affairs of the Board,  under the administrative direction of the Superintendent.

 

 

REGULATION:

 

The Secretary-Treasurer reports to and is directly accountable to the Superintendent.  The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the legislative duties as prescribed in the School Act for the operation of financial and business affairs within the Division.

 

 

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES:

 

The Secretary-Treasurer may delegate the performance of assigned duties to staff who report directly to him, but shall remain accountable to the Superintendent for the proper discharge of these duties.

 

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

 

The Secretary-Treasurer shall:

 

A.             Financial Management

 

1.             act as comptroller of Board revenues and expenditures

 

2.             prepare and present annual and monthly financial status reports and the Board's annual budget and capital plan

 

3.             establish and administer budget control procedures

 

4.             establish and administer the Board's payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and inventory systems

 

5.             administer all Board insurance policies

 

6.             prepare specifications and call for tenders for supplies, goods, equipment, and services

 

7.             invest Board funds so as to ensure an efficient cash flow

 

8.             ensure that Board-approved fee procedures are implemented

 

 

 

9.             direct procedures respecting educational grants

 

10.          ensure financial  computing systems  remain current  (hardware/software, information requirements, report formats, etc)

 

 

B.            Personnel Management

 

1.             maintain the personnel records of all the Board employees (in accordance with Policy CN)

 

2.             recruit, select, and supervise non-certificated central office personnel,   in accordance with Board policy, labour contracts, and legislation

 

3.             develop and administer policies within areas of responsibility

 

4.             oversee student transportation system

 

5.             act as office manager

 

6.             provide school based support services

 

7.             assist in the development and maintenance of a school based management system

 

8.             coordinate implementation and maintenance of the Student Information System(SIS)

 

 

C.            Property Management

 

1.             jointly with the Superintendent, ensure that the property of the Board is maintained with due regard to the health and safety of building occupants, and in accordance with provincial statutes and regulation

 

2.                   direct procedures necessary for the appraisal, acquisition, lease, or sale of Board property

 

3.             oversee compliance of the Division with WHMIS and TDG legislation

 

4.             develop and administer building plans and by-laws

 

5.             ensure current and adequate insurance coverage; 

 

6.             compile, maintain and administer fixed asset inventory;

 

 

D.            Collective Agreement Administration

1.             act as a resource for  the Board  during   collective bargaining

 

2.             interpret the obligations of the Board and its employees, as set forth in the collective agreements, and ensure that such obligations are discharged

 

 

 

E.            Board Operations

 

1.             maintain in an orderly and safe condition the records, contracts, by-laws, and other documents of the Board

 

2.             prepare and execute all by-laws,  leases, contracts, elections, plebiscites, etc.

 

3.             attend board meetings  as required

 

4.             attend designated committee meetings and prepare relevant agendas, minutes and correspondence

 

5.             assist the Superintendent in the preparation of recommendations for Board meeting agendas

as required

 

6.             assist the Superintendent in the development of Three Year Educational Plans

 

7.             obtain and provide legal opinions   as required

 

8.             act as returning officer for local elections

 

9.             act as media relations contact within areas of job responsibility

 

10.          act as signing authority for the Division

 

11.          other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Adoption:                                                 July 20, 1995

 

Date of Amendment:                                           January 12, 2006

 

Review Date:                                                        January 2009

 

Legal Reference:                                                Section 96, School Act

 

Cross-Reference:                                                Policy CB-School Superintendent

Policy CN-System Records

Policy CCA-Organizational Chart

Policy GCAA-Chief Deputy Superintendent