The Constitution and Steering Committee is a Standing Committee of the OSSTF Toronto Teacher’s Bargaining Unit, whose terms of reference are outlined in Bylaw 3 of the OSSTF Toronto TBU Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies booklet.

BYLAW 3 – STANDING COMMITTEES
3.1.4        Constitution and Steering Committee
3.1.4.1     The committee shall consist of those Members who have an expressed interest in the work of the Committee and who have applied for membership on the Committee prior to the first meeting of the Committee each Year, or Members appointed by the Executive.

3.1.4.2     Duties
3.1.4.2.1  propose amendments to this Constitution and Bylaws and Policies and report to the Council;
3.1.4.2.2  provide advice and assistance to the Bargaining Unit including the Bargaining Unit Executive and Members on matters related to Constitution, Bylaw and Policy amendments upon request;
3.1.4.2.3  review & monitor this Constitution, Bylaws and Policies annually; 3.1.4.2.4  make recommendations on constitutional issues of the Bargaining Unit upon Request;
3.1.4.2.5  act as a steering committee and provide a Chair for all Council Meetings and general meetings.

It has been the practice of the TTBU to have a steering committee for all TTBU general meetings and Council meetings. This includes a meeting of the Constitution and Steering Committee prior to each Council meeting. The first meeting of the 2025/26 school year will take place at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2025 and will include an orientation session.

If you are interested in joining this committee, please complete the application form below and return to the OSSTF Toronto Office by 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Forms must be emailed to Betty-Ann Samaroo at basamaroo@osstftoronto.ca