Employee Forum Agenda — August 2, 2006

9:15 a.m.---Meeting: Wilson Library Lobby Pleasants Family Assembly Room

I.            Call to Order

II.           Welcome Guests & Members of the Press

III.         Opening Remarks

IV.      Special Presentations

• Ron Howell, on the OS1 Team Cleaning Process

V.          Human Resources Update---Laurie Charest

VI.         Stretch Time

VII.        Minutes

VIII.       Old Business

• Third Revision of Resolution 06-04 Concerning the Implementation of a Textbook Assistance Program for UNC-Chapel Hill Employees (Second Reading)
  • Second Revision of Resolution 06-04 Concerning the Implementation of a Textbook Assistance Program for UNC-Chapel Hill Employees (Second Reading)
• Old Resolution 06-04 Concerning the Implementation of a Textbook Assistance Program for UNC-Chapel Hill Employees

IX.         New Business

• Resolution 06-06 Welcoming Bernadette Gray-Little Upon Her Assumption of the Office of Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (First Reading)

• Resolution 06-07 Concerning Repeal of North Carolina General Statute 95-98 (First Reading)

• Election of Staff Representatives to UNC System Staff Assembly
  • Declared Candidates:  David Brannigan, Chuck Brink, Tommy Griffin, Lisa Inman
    • (Note: Ernie Patterson is selected for the Assembly in his position as Chair of the Forum)
  • Proposed UNC System Staff Assembly Charter and Bylaws (PDF files)

X.           Employee Presentations or Questions

XI.         Forum Committee Reports

• Communications and Public Relations: John Heuer
• Forum Newsletter
• Community Affairs, Recognition, Awards and Outreach: Cathy Rogers (minutes)
• Compensation and Wages:  Alan Moran
• Education and Career Development: Chuck Brink
• Health Benefits:  Greg Alvord
• Legislative Action:  Camilla Crampton
• Membership and Assignments:  Gloria Farrar
• Staff Relations, Policies and Practices: David Brannigan

XII.        Chair's Report (Executive Committee):  Ernie Patterson

XIII.       Task Force/University Committee Reports

• Board of Trustees Finance Committee---Ernie Patterson
• University Priorities and Budget Advisory Committee---Ernie Patterson

XIV.       Announcements/Questions

XV.        "Go Around the Room":  A Chance for Attendees to Share the Issue Most on their Minds

XIV.       Adjournment